28 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Not Always Right
This story takes place during the night shirt at a gas station in Wisconsin:
[Note from the clerk: "We regularly get the bar crowd in trying to buy beer after the bars close. Due to a city ordinance, we can’t sell it after midnight."]
Drunk Customer: “Where is all your beer?”
clerk: “I’m sorry, sir; we can’t sell beer after midnight.”
Drunk Customer: “Well, where can I get beer?”
clerk: [jokingly] “I think the bars are still open in New York City!”
Drunk Customer: “Cool, how do I get there?”
clerk: “It’s over one thousand miles away.”
Drunk Customer: “No, which direction is it from here?”
coworker: “That way.” [points east]
Drunk Customer: “Cool. Well, thanks.”
[He stumbles out towards his car. The clerk turns to their coworker.]
clerk: “You’d better call the police.”
coworker: “Already on it.”
[Note from the clerk: "We regularly get the bar crowd in trying to buy beer after the bars close. Due to a city ordinance, we can’t sell it after midnight."]
Drunk Customer: “Where is all your beer?”
clerk: “I’m sorry, sir; we can’t sell beer after midnight.”
Drunk Customer: “Well, where can I get beer?”
clerk: [jokingly] “I think the bars are still open in New York City!”
Drunk Customer: “Cool, how do I get there?”
clerk: “It’s over one thousand miles away.”
Drunk Customer: “No, which direction is it from here?”
coworker: “That way.” [points east]
Drunk Customer: “Cool. Well, thanks.”
[He stumbles out towards his car. The clerk turns to their coworker.]
clerk: “You’d better call the police.”
coworker: “Already on it.”
Labels: Not Always...
27 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Russell T Davies
Russell T Davies was the dude who brought back Doctor Who. Quote seen here:
"Episode 4 saw the words Bad Wolf appear for the first time. I just made it up on a whim, cos I liked the idea of the TARDIS being graffiti’d. But then I spent the rest of the episode idly wondering who that kid was, why he wrote those odd words. And, having dismissed notions of Evil Super Villain Kid, a plan began to form, in mid-production. Knowing that Rose would become the Time Goddess at the end of the series, I wondered if a Time Goddess would imprint herself on the universe, creating things in her image, like the face of Jesus in a bagel. Better still, these signs would actually summon her into existence. That’s the sort of thing you think about in this job, late at night. And then I worked backwards, inserting Bad Wolf references into almost every script. Funnily enough, I never told anyone what I was doing, in case it didn’t work, but the design department picked up on it—they didn’t even ask what it meant, they just offered to stencil it on Captain Jack’s bomb, in German. The idea spread without anyone knowing what it meant. Which is very Bad Wolf in itself."
"Episode 4 saw the words Bad Wolf appear for the first time. I just made it up on a whim, cos I liked the idea of the TARDIS being graffiti’d. But then I spent the rest of the episode idly wondering who that kid was, why he wrote those odd words. And, having dismissed notions of Evil Super Villain Kid, a plan began to form, in mid-production. Knowing that Rose would become the Time Goddess at the end of the series, I wondered if a Time Goddess would imprint herself on the universe, creating things in her image, like the face of Jesus in a bagel. Better still, these signs would actually summon her into existence. That’s the sort of thing you think about in this job, late at night. And then I worked backwards, inserting Bad Wolf references into almost every script. Funnily enough, I never told anyone what I was doing, in case it didn’t work, but the design department picked up on it—they didn’t even ask what it meant, they just offered to stencil it on Captain Jack’s bomb, in German. The idea spread without anyone knowing what it meant. Which is very Bad Wolf in itself."
Labels: Doctor Who
26 February 2014
Rick Mercer, Jann Arden, and the CN Tower
My favorite Rick Mercer adventures are when he convinces Jann Arden to put on a harness and go somewhere scary:
"Why are there lightening bolts?"
"Why are there lightening bolts?"
Labels: Rick Mercer
Quote of the Day: Tumblr
Seen here:
"good morning class, today we’ll be learning about how life is arbitrary and unfair. i didnt even read any of your essays but you all failed"
"good morning class, today we’ll be learning about how life is arbitrary and unfair. i didnt even read any of your essays but you all failed"
Labels: random weirdness
25 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Not Always Right
Seen here:
[Note from the manager in the story: "Milk is subsidized in my state so we don’t offer cash refunds or exchanges unless the product is spoiled or damaged. One man has been exchanging half-empty milk every week for six months claiming each time that the container is leaking. He does it with different clerks and it takes a while before everyone realizes he’s scamming us. As manager, I ask my clerks to let me know if they see him come in so I can talk to him."]
Customer: “I’d like to exchange this milk.”
Manager: “Sure, we can certainly do that. Man, you have some rotten luck!”
Customer: “What do you mean?”
Manager: “Well, you just always seem to have leaky milks. Looking at how little is remaining, it must have really made a mess in your fridge!”
Customer: “Oh. Yeah.”
Manager: “Wow, going through a milk every week? I wonder if [Milk Company] knows they have so many leaky containers. I should track this and notify them.”
Customer: *nervously* “I don’t think that’s necessary.”
Manager: “Oh. Well, a leaky gallon every week for six months? That’s unacceptable. Maybe you should try another brand? You know, [Milk Company]'s headquarters are just one town over. I could just call them and have them inspect this.”
Customer: *alarmed* “Oh, no, no! It’s fine. I’m all set.”
Manager: “Are you sure? Hey, why don’t we go pick out a gallon together. That way we’ll KNOW it isn’t leaking?”
Customer: “Oh, uhhh. I’m sure I won’t have any problems anymore.”
Manager: “I really appreciate you letting us know there is an issue with their packaging. I’ll be sure to keep an extra close eye on your milk from now on.”
[The customer leaves in a hurry and is never seen again!]
[Note from the manager in the story: "Milk is subsidized in my state so we don’t offer cash refunds or exchanges unless the product is spoiled or damaged. One man has been exchanging half-empty milk every week for six months claiming each time that the container is leaking. He does it with different clerks and it takes a while before everyone realizes he’s scamming us. As manager, I ask my clerks to let me know if they see him come in so I can talk to him."]
Customer: “I’d like to exchange this milk.”
Manager: “Sure, we can certainly do that. Man, you have some rotten luck!”
Customer: “What do you mean?”
Manager: “Well, you just always seem to have leaky milks. Looking at how little is remaining, it must have really made a mess in your fridge!”
Customer: “Oh. Yeah.”
Manager: “Wow, going through a milk every week? I wonder if [Milk Company] knows they have so many leaky containers. I should track this and notify them.”
Customer: *nervously* “I don’t think that’s necessary.”
Manager: “Oh. Well, a leaky gallon every week for six months? That’s unacceptable. Maybe you should try another brand? You know, [Milk Company]'s headquarters are just one town over. I could just call them and have them inspect this.”
Customer: *alarmed* “Oh, no, no! It’s fine. I’m all set.”
Manager: “Are you sure? Hey, why don’t we go pick out a gallon together. That way we’ll KNOW it isn’t leaking?”
Customer: “Oh, uhhh. I’m sure I won’t have any problems anymore.”
Manager: “I really appreciate you letting us know there is an issue with their packaging. I’ll be sure to keep an extra close eye on your milk from now on.”
[The customer leaves in a hurry and is never seen again!]
Labels: Not Always...
24 February 2014
Quote of the Day: White Collar
From "Bottlenecked" (1.12):
[Hughes walks into Peter's office.]
Peter: This can't be good.
Hughes: Why does everyone say that when I walk into their office?
Peter: So you have good news?
Hughes: No.
[Hughes walks into Peter's office.]
Peter: This can't be good.
Hughes: Why does everyone say that when I walk into their office?
Peter: So you have good news?
Hughes: No.
Labels: White Collar
23 February 2014
UW Guards
From Friday evening, a post-game interview with Jazmine Davis, Kelsey Plum, and Mercedes Wetmore. A nice palate-cleanser after today's icky game:
Labels: college basketball
Quote of the Day: Twitter
Seen here:
"When wars are fought by slinging stones at your adversaries over sheets of ice, Canada will rule the world. #Sochi2014"
"When wars are fought by slinging stones at your adversaries over sheets of ice, Canada will rule the world. #Sochi2014"
Labels: Olympics
22 February 2014
Olympics of the Past
Listening to Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir commentate on the Olympics inspired me to find some of their performances on YouTube.
Tara Lipinski in 1998 was just as adorable as I remember. (Although my memory was that she threw in an unplanned combination jump at the end -- but the commentators on the video don't say anything about that, so I must be imagining things...)
I rarely watch men's figure skating, so I don't know that I ever saw Johnny Weir perform, but his long program from Vancouver was quite good:
Tara Lipinski in 1998 was just as adorable as I remember. (Although my memory was that she threw in an unplanned combination jump at the end -- but the commentators on the video don't say anything about that, so I must be imagining things...)
I rarely watch men's figure skating, so I don't know that I ever saw Johnny Weir perform, but his long program from Vancouver was quite good:
Labels: Olympics
Quote of the Day: Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski
I've really enjoyed the broadcast team of Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir for the Olympic figure skating and ice dancing competitions. This exchange came during the women's short program:
Johnny Weir: Figure skating is basically running a marathon without sweating, and then smiling at the end of it.
Tara Lipinski: In sequins.
Johnny Weir: Figure skating is basically running a marathon without sweating, and then smiling at the end of it.
Tara Lipinski: In sequins.
Labels: Olympics
21 February 2014
Good Game!
Oregon came to Washington tonight and it was exactly the sort of fast-paced, high-scoring game you would expect. UW won 108 - 100*, and freshman Kelsey Plum had an outstanding game. 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Jayda Evans thinks Plum just sewed up freshman-of-the-year, since her main competition is Oregon's Chrishae Rowe, and she was clearly outplayed tonight. Plum's 38 points was the most ever by a Washington freshman, and her season total of 536 passes Jazmine Davis for most in a freshman season.
Davis still managed to collect a record of her own, though: She's the first Husky to have back-to-back-to-back seasons with 500+ points.
While we're on the subject of amazing Huskies, here's a nice article about Katie Collier's battles with cancer (!) and knee injuries.
*For anyone's who's curious, UConn beat Oregon 114-68. Their highest scoring game of the year, and the most points they've allowed all year.
Jayda Evans thinks Plum just sewed up freshman-of-the-year, since her main competition is Oregon's Chrishae Rowe, and she was clearly outplayed tonight. Plum's 38 points was the most ever by a Washington freshman, and her season total of 536 passes Jazmine Davis for most in a freshman season.
Davis still managed to collect a record of her own, though: She's the first Husky to have back-to-back-to-back seasons with 500+ points.
While we're on the subject of amazing Huskies, here's a nice article about Katie Collier's battles with cancer (!) and knee injuries.
*For anyone's who's curious, UConn beat Oregon 114-68. Their highest scoring game of the year, and the most points they've allowed all year.
Labels: college basketball, UConn basketball
Quote of the Day: #OverlyHonestMethods
#OverlyHonestMethods is a hashtag scientists use on twitter to give the true reasons for some of their experimental methods. Example:
"Experimental time points were chosen so I didn't have to come into the lab in the middle of the night or over the weekend."
"Experimental time points were chosen so I didn't have to come into the lab in the middle of the night or over the weekend."
Labels: random silliness
20 February 2014
Quote of the Day: The O.C.
From "The End of Innocence" (3.03), Taylor is trying to force Summer to join drama club. Summer replies:
"I will join the synchronized swim team, do rhythmic gymnastics, shot-put, collect stamps, march for women's rights, free animals from laboratories. I will even read comic books with Cohen and his whack pack of social maladjusts. But drama club? No."
"I will join the synchronized swim team, do rhythmic gymnastics, shot-put, collect stamps, march for women's rights, free animals from laboratories. I will even read comic books with Cohen and his whack pack of social maladjusts. But drama club? No."
Labels: The O.C.
19 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Sleepy Hollow
From "The Golem" (1.10):
Crane: I'm still reconciling today's language and its advancements. For example, in my era a "toilet" was a vanity cabinet. "Intercourse" meant, simply, social conversation. "Awful" meant awe-inspiring.
Abbie: So if I went out with a guy and we had "awful intercourse", we'd be going on a second date?
Crane: Disconcerting, yet accurate.
Abbie: That's just weird.
Crane: I'm still reconciling today's language and its advancements. For example, in my era a "toilet" was a vanity cabinet. "Intercourse" meant, simply, social conversation. "Awful" meant awe-inspiring.
Abbie: So if I went out with a guy and we had "awful intercourse", we'd be going on a second date?
Crane: Disconcerting, yet accurate.
Abbie: That's just weird.
Labels: grammar, Sleepy Hollow
18 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Mel Thomas
Former UConn player Mel Thomas, as quoted by UConn reporter John Altavilla:
“It is hard to put into words how thankful I am for how much Coach has influenced my life. My journey at UConn definitely started with some tough love. I remember the ups and downs of my freshman year and all the incredibly sweet things he said to me, 'I used to have Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi and now I have YOU!', 'You are the worst player I’ve ever coached', and 'You can’t guard a chair'. However, no matter how tough he was, I knew how much he cared about me as a person,” Thomas said. “I’ll never forget the times he was there for me to offer support and believe in me, even after I graduated. He has always been there and I know he always will be in the future."
“It is hard to put into words how thankful I am for how much Coach has influenced my life. My journey at UConn definitely started with some tough love. I remember the ups and downs of my freshman year and all the incredibly sweet things he said to me, 'I used to have Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi and now I have YOU!', 'You are the worst player I’ve ever coached', and 'You can’t guard a chair'. However, no matter how tough he was, I knew how much he cared about me as a person,” Thomas said. “I’ll never forget the times he was there for me to offer support and believe in me, even after I graduated. He has always been there and I know he always will be in the future."
Labels: UConn basketball
17 February 2014
This Is Fun!
A compilation of "experts" talking about how Seattle would lose the Superbowl:
[h/t Seattle Seahawks Tumblr]
[h/t Seattle Seahawks Tumblr]
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
Quote of the Day: Kat Dennings
From her twitter:
"Let's all take a moment to reflect on our favorite Presidents. Mine is Zaphod Beeblebrox"
"Let's all take a moment to reflect on our favorite Presidents. Mine is Zaphod Beeblebrox"
Labels: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, holidays
16 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Tumblr
Seen here:
"it makes me nervous that Biathlon is an Olympic sport.
Just think about it.
It tests your ability to ski really fast, then shoot things with incredible precision, and then ski the fuck away.
Olympic sport, or training ground for Nordic serial killers— the lines are blurred"
"it makes me nervous that Biathlon is an Olympic sport.
Just think about it.
It tests your ability to ski really fast, then shoot things with incredible precision, and then ski the fuck away.
Olympic sport, or training ground for Nordic serial killers— the lines are blurred"
Labels: Olympics
15 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Tumblr
14 February 2014
KML Is Having a Very. Bad. Season.
She missed 8 games due to a right elbow injury. In last week's game against Louisville she hurt her left elbow. Now she's been diagnosed with mono, and will be out 3-6 weeks.
That's the rest of the regular season, possibly the conference tournament, and possibly part or all of the NCAA tournament.
That really stinks. Poor kid. :(
And this tweet nicely sums up what position UConn is in now:
"Wow, KML out with mono for 3-6 weeks. That leaves UConn with one bench player until [Brianna] Banks' ankle heals. Plus two walk-ons."
That's the rest of the regular season, possibly the conference tournament, and possibly part or all of the NCAA tournament.
That really stinks. Poor kid. :(
And this tweet nicely sums up what position UConn is in now:
"Wow, KML out with mono for 3-6 weeks. That leaves UConn with one bench player until [Brianna] Banks' ankle heals. Plus two walk-ons."
Labels: UConn basketball
Quote of the Day: Carolyn Hax's Chat
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax usually hosts a weekly chat on Fridays. This week she wasn't available, but her producer opened up that chat for people to tell Valentine's Day stories:
poster: I had a boyfriend in college with red-green colorblindness. On Valentine's Day, I went into his dorm room and festooned the space with bajillions of paper hearts. Green paper hearts. Green streamers. Green everywhere. His roommate just about died laughing, and I think it took me years to own up to what I had done.
Jess the Producer: Please be my valentine! Do you do the opposite on St. Patty's day?
poster: Now I wish I'd thought of decorating his room in red shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day! The minute time travel is invented, I am going straight back to March 17, 1996 and doing exactly that.
poster: I had a boyfriend in college with red-green colorblindness. On Valentine's Day, I went into his dorm room and festooned the space with bajillions of paper hearts. Green paper hearts. Green streamers. Green everywhere. His roommate just about died laughing, and I think it took me years to own up to what I had done.
Jess the Producer: Please be my valentine! Do you do the opposite on St. Patty's day?
poster: Now I wish I'd thought of decorating his room in red shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day! The minute time travel is invented, I am going straight back to March 17, 1996 and doing exactly that.
Labels: holidays
13 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Linda Holmes
From her twitter. She lives in Washington, DC:
With all this weather we're having, I'm sure glad I'm getting out of town this weekend.*
*to Minnesota
With all this weather we're having, I'm sure glad I'm getting out of town this weekend.*
*to Minnesota
Labels: Linda Holmes, weather
12 February 2014
Really?! That *is* shocking!
Quote of the Day: Boomer Esiason
Seen here, Esiason tells the story of driving home after his team had blown a large lead during a home game:
“I’m in traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel [the route from East Rutherford to Long Island, via Manhattan] and next to me there was an accident, and I’m thinking, Should I get out of the car and help? So I do, and the woman in this car is slumped over the wheel, with a cigarette in her hand. I rap on the window. ‘Lady! You okay!’ She opens her eyes. She says, ‘Boomer? BOOMER? Man, you guys suck! How’d you lose that game!’"
“I’m in traffic at the Lincoln Tunnel [the route from East Rutherford to Long Island, via Manhattan] and next to me there was an accident, and I’m thinking, Should I get out of the car and help? So I do, and the woman in this car is slumped over the wheel, with a cigarette in her hand. I rap on the window. ‘Lady! You okay!’ She opens her eyes. She says, ‘Boomer? BOOMER? Man, you guys suck! How’d you lose that game!’"
Labels: sports
11 February 2014
Quote of the Day: The O.C.
From "The End of Innocence" (3.03):
Kirsten: So your Grandpa's broke.
Seth: Ryan and Marissa don't go to [our] school any more.
Ryan: Jimmy Cooper just sailed out of town again.
Seth: I got two months of detention.
Sandy: That's the great thing about this place. Nothing ever happens.
Kirsten: So your Grandpa's broke.
Seth: Ryan and Marissa don't go to [our] school any more.
Ryan: Jimmy Cooper just sailed out of town again.
Seth: I got two months of detention.
Sandy: That's the great thing about this place. Nothing ever happens.
Labels: The O.C.
10 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Chiney Ogwumike
After her team's loss to UW, the Stanford senior blogged for ESPNW:
"Kudos to Washington for reminding us how to play with urgency. I have so much respect for our opponents. It's funny, before the game, [Washington guard] Jazmine Davis asked me for a rematch in ping pong from our time at Pac-12 media day in October (our coaches were getting after it at Pac-12 Studios at media day). Along with the great memories of going to the Final Four and winning Pac-12 championships, I will remember those little things that make our game special."
"Kudos to Washington for reminding us how to play with urgency. I have so much respect for our opponents. It's funny, before the game, [Washington guard] Jazmine Davis asked me for a rematch in ping pong from our time at Pac-12 media day in October (our coaches were getting after it at Pac-12 Studios at media day). Along with the great memories of going to the Final Four and winning Pac-12 championships, I will remember those little things that make our game special."
Labels: college basketball
09 February 2014
A Great Day for My Basketball Teams
The Huskies (unsurprisingly) beat the Cardinals.
The Huskies (VERY surprisingly) beat the Cardinal.
UConn whupped Louisville, as everyone outside of Kentucky expected.
Washington held on to beat Stanford, which no one -- even those of us who root for UW -- expected. Hoped? Sure. Expected? No way.
UW freshman Kelsey Plum had a great game, and people definitely noticed. From twitter:
Rebecca Lobo: Kelsey Plum #ThatIsAll
Swin Cash: Her personality matches her game. Gotta love it!
Rebecca Lobo: Wow... fun player to watch!
LaChina Robinson: And looks like the girl next door!
Cindy Brunson: And a leader too. Named captain as a freshman. KP is the total package.
UW had the lead for most of the game, and a sizeable lead near the end. But Stanford starting fouling early, and Washington didn't make as many of the free throws as they should have, and it ended up being very close. But they held out and celebrated beating the #3 ranked Stanford.
The best part? Stanford has two losses this year: to the UConn Huskies and the Washington Huskies. I'm guessing Stanford is hoping they won't have to face Houston Baptist or Northeastern in the NCAA tournament.
The Huskies (VERY surprisingly) beat the Cardinal.
UConn whupped Louisville, as everyone outside of Kentucky expected.
Washington held on to beat Stanford, which no one -- even those of us who root for UW -- expected. Hoped? Sure. Expected? No way.
UW freshman Kelsey Plum had a great game, and people definitely noticed. From twitter:
Rebecca Lobo: Kelsey Plum #ThatIsAll
Swin Cash: Her personality matches her game. Gotta love it!
Rebecca Lobo: Wow... fun player to watch!
LaChina Robinson: And looks like the girl next door!
Cindy Brunson: And a leader too. Named captain as a freshman. KP is the total package.
UW had the lead for most of the game, and a sizeable lead near the end. But Stanford starting fouling early, and Washington didn't make as many of the free throws as they should have, and it ended up being very close. But they held out and celebrated beating the #3 ranked Stanford.
The best part? Stanford has two losses this year: to the UConn Huskies and the Washington Huskies. I'm guessing Stanford is hoping they won't have to face Houston Baptist or Northeastern in the NCAA tournament.
Labels: college basketball, UConn basketball
Quote of the Day: Seattle Times
From Ten random thoughts about the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory:
#9 Seattle has scored six touchdowns in its Super Bowl history — five by players from Pac-12 schools. And Washington leads the list with two — Jerramy Stevens scored Seattle’s only TD in Super Bowl XL on a pass from Matt Hasselbeck, and Jermaine Kearse scored last Sunday on a 23-yard pass from Russell Wilson.
Seattle’s other Pac-12 TDs were from California (Marshawn Lynch’s 1-yard run), Stanford (Doug Baldwin’s 14-yard reception) and USC (Malcolm Smith’s 69-yard interception return). The one interloper? Percy Harvin, who attended Florida of the Southeastern Conference and scored on an 87-yard kickoff return.
Bonus!
#1 Somewhat lost in the hubbub of the week was that Russell Wilson became just the second African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl, joining Doug Williams with the Washington Redskins in 1988.
The fact it was lost in the shuffle, though, was also generally regarded as a sign of progress. Wilson was rarely asked about it during the week, unlike Williams, for whom it was a constant topic.
#9 Seattle has scored six touchdowns in its Super Bowl history — five by players from Pac-12 schools. And Washington leads the list with two — Jerramy Stevens scored Seattle’s only TD in Super Bowl XL on a pass from Matt Hasselbeck, and Jermaine Kearse scored last Sunday on a 23-yard pass from Russell Wilson.
Seattle’s other Pac-12 TDs were from California (Marshawn Lynch’s 1-yard run), Stanford (Doug Baldwin’s 14-yard reception) and USC (Malcolm Smith’s 69-yard interception return). The one interloper? Percy Harvin, who attended Florida of the Southeastern Conference and scored on an 87-yard kickoff return.
Bonus!
#1 Somewhat lost in the hubbub of the week was that Russell Wilson became just the second African-American quarterback to win a Super Bowl, joining Doug Williams with the Washington Redskins in 1988.
The fact it was lost in the shuffle, though, was also generally regarded as a sign of progress. Wilson was rarely asked about it during the week, unlike Williams, for whom it was a constant topic.
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
08 February 2014
Seahawks Round-Up, Post-Superbowl
Well, this first one is actually pre-Superbowl:
Doug Baldwin's Superbowl Diary
The Notebook: We should have known
Steve Raible & Warren Moon's audio highlights from the Superbowl
Russell Wilson remembers people ripping Seahawks' 2012 draft class
Seattle’s Best: Peyton Manning and his Broncos are left to pick up the pieces after being dominated by the Seahawks
Doug Baldwin's Superbowl Diary
The Notebook: We should have known
Steve Raible & Warren Moon's audio highlights from the Superbowl
Russell Wilson remembers people ripping Seahawks' 2012 draft class
Seattle’s Best: Peyton Manning and his Broncos are left to pick up the pieces after being dominated by the Seahawks
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
Quote of the Day: Not Always Right
Seen here:
Customer: “Hi, I’d like to ship this textbook.”
Postal Worker: “I can help you with that, ma’am. I would suggest, however, purchasing a mailer or box to ship it in. This box is not made for shipments.”
Customer: “What! Why can’t I use this?!”
Postal Worker: “Because it’s a Krispy Kreme donut box.”
Customer: “Hi, I’d like to ship this textbook.”
Postal Worker: “I can help you with that, ma’am. I would suggest, however, purchasing a mailer or box to ship it in. This box is not made for shipments.”
Customer: “What! Why can’t I use this?!”
Postal Worker: “Because it’s a Krispy Kreme donut box.”
Labels: Not Always...
Quote of the Day: Richard Cohen
From his twitter:
"Primary reaction to Olympic Opening Ceremony so far - at least my country isn't paying for this crap this time."
"Primary reaction to Olympic Opening Ceremony so far - at least my country isn't paying for this crap this time."
Labels: Olympics
06 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Anne Helen Petersen
Seen The Rental History of an Academic Nomad:
"We placed a Craigslist ad trumpeting ourselves as very mature and responsible grad students looking for a home to take care of, and within days, hit the jackpot: a naturopathic veterinarian and his landscape painting wife were spending the year in Sedona. That’s the most Eugene sentence ever, but while in Sedona, this couple wanted someone to take care of their perfect little retiree home."
"We placed a Craigslist ad trumpeting ourselves as very mature and responsible grad students looking for a home to take care of, and within days, hit the jackpot: a naturopathic veterinarian and his landscape painting wife were spending the year in Sedona. That’s the most Eugene sentence ever, but while in Sedona, this couple wanted someone to take care of their perfect little retiree home."
Labels: Anne Helen Petersen, random silliness
05 February 2014
Quote of the Day: Rebecca Lobo
From her twitter:
"My 3-yr-old : 'I don't like life. Life is BORING!!' I was concerned until I realized she was talking about the board game LIFE."
"My 3-yr-old : 'I don't like life. Life is BORING!!' I was concerned until I realized she was talking about the board game LIFE."
Labels: random silliness
04 February 2014
Malcolm Smith's Pick Six
Deadspin said that "The INT wasn't [Malcolm Smith's] doing — he was in the right place to snag a fluttering ball that went up for grabs because Cliff Avril was on [Peyton] Manning, just as Smith was the recipient of Richard Sherman's munificence at the end of the NFC Championship."
I can see their point about the NFC Championship, but I disagree completely with the Superbowl interception. Watch the video in the link. Manning's pass got tipped up, and the Denver receiver just stood in place, watching it go up and come down, never seeming to notice that it wasn't going to be coming to him.
Smith realized what was happening, darted around the receiver he was covering, caught the ball, and then took off running.
I can see their point about the NFC Championship, but I disagree completely with the Superbowl interception. Watch the video in the link. Manning's pass got tipped up, and the Denver receiver just stood in place, watching it go up and come down, never seeming to notice that it wasn't going to be coming to him.
Smith realized what was happening, darted around the receiver he was covering, caught the ball, and then took off running.
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
Superbowl Recap, Deadspin Style
Gifs! Videos! Wheeee!!!!
Super Bowl Starts With Safety
"Everybody was expecting that, right?"
Peyton Manning Throws Brutal Pick-Six
"Seattle now leads Denver 22-0 because Peyton Manning just threw his second interception of the game and Malcolm Smith returned it 65 yards for touchdown. The wheels are officially off the wagon and driving the can't-win-the-big-game narrative and we're not even at the two-minute warning."
Seahawks Take The Second-Half Kickoff Back For A Touchdown
"It was near-impossible to imagine things getting worse for the Broncos, but here we are."
The Seahawks Cannot Be Stopped
"This is an absolute bloodbath. Jermaine Kearse pinballed his way off virtually every member of the Broncos defense on his way to the end zone and it is now 896-whatever the opposite of playing football is. Seahawks."
The Seattle Seahawks Burn The Broncos' Touchdown Factory To The Ground
"The best offense-best defense matchup should have been a grinding, tough, watchable-for-all-60-minutes game with a million lead changes, or so that's what we envisioned. Instead, the Seahawks devoured everything in front of them. Seattle embarrassed Denver's NFL-best offense, 43-8. It wasn't even close."
How The Seahawks Defense Made The MVP Award Pointless
"Here is the single most amazing and telling stat of the Super Bowl, via Pro Football Focus: The Seahawks blitzed on just six of Peyton Manning's 51 dropbacks.
Doesn't that seem wrong? Think back on your memories of Manning last night. Beyond the omnipresent Manningface, the lasting image is his happy feet. For a QB who cherishes time in the pocket, Manning was under pressure on nearly every play, unable to get set long enough for anything to develop downfield. You can win a Super Bowl on the strength of a pass rush, and last night was just another piece of evidence.
Malcolm Smith was named the game's MVP, just the third linebacker and eighth defensive player to win the award. His line was sterling: nine tackles (five solo), two passes defended, a fumble recovery, and an interception returned for a touchdown. The INT wasn't his doing—he was in the right place to snag a fluttering ball that went up for grabs because Cliff Avril was on Manning, just as Smith was the recipient of Richard Sherman's munificence at the end of the NFC Championship. He was as good a choice as any for MVP, which is to say there was no ideal choice at all."
Super Bowl Starts With Safety
"Everybody was expecting that, right?"
Peyton Manning Throws Brutal Pick-Six
"Seattle now leads Denver 22-0 because Peyton Manning just threw his second interception of the game and Malcolm Smith returned it 65 yards for touchdown. The wheels are officially off the wagon and driving the can't-win-the-big-game narrative and we're not even at the two-minute warning."
Seahawks Take The Second-Half Kickoff Back For A Touchdown
"It was near-impossible to imagine things getting worse for the Broncos, but here we are."
The Seahawks Cannot Be Stopped
"This is an absolute bloodbath. Jermaine Kearse pinballed his way off virtually every member of the Broncos defense on his way to the end zone and it is now 896-whatever the opposite of playing football is. Seahawks."
The Seattle Seahawks Burn The Broncos' Touchdown Factory To The Ground
"The best offense-best defense matchup should have been a grinding, tough, watchable-for-all-60-minutes game with a million lead changes, or so that's what we envisioned. Instead, the Seahawks devoured everything in front of them. Seattle embarrassed Denver's NFL-best offense, 43-8. It wasn't even close."
How The Seahawks Defense Made The MVP Award Pointless
"Here is the single most amazing and telling stat of the Super Bowl, via Pro Football Focus: The Seahawks blitzed on just six of Peyton Manning's 51 dropbacks.
Doesn't that seem wrong? Think back on your memories of Manning last night. Beyond the omnipresent Manningface, the lasting image is his happy feet. For a QB who cherishes time in the pocket, Manning was under pressure on nearly every play, unable to get set long enough for anything to develop downfield. You can win a Super Bowl on the strength of a pass rush, and last night was just another piece of evidence.
Malcolm Smith was named the game's MVP, just the third linebacker and eighth defensive player to win the award. His line was sterling: nine tackles (five solo), two passes defended, a fumble recovery, and an interception returned for a touchdown. The INT wasn't his doing—he was in the right place to snag a fluttering ball that went up for grabs because Cliff Avril was on Manning, just as Smith was the recipient of Richard Sherman's munificence at the end of the NFC Championship. He was as good a choice as any for MVP, which is to say there was no ideal choice at all."
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
Quote of the Day: Richard Sherman
One of my favorite things about Richard Sherman, summed up in a twitter conversation:
random dude: I find myself saying "Mediocre" all the time now, thanks [Richard Sherman]
Richard Sherman: there u go... Extend ur vocab.... Throw perspicacious in there a few times ... It's fun using a diverse array of words
random dude: ill be sure to ask my english teacher the definitions of those words you have just enlightened me with. Congrats on everything.
random dude: I find myself saying "Mediocre" all the time now, thanks [Richard Sherman]
Richard Sherman: there u go... Extend ur vocab.... Throw perspicacious in there a few times ... It's fun using a diverse array of words
random dude: ill be sure to ask my english teacher the definitions of those words you have just enlightened me with. Congrats on everything.
Labels: grammar, Seattle Seahawks
03 February 2014
Quote of the Day: SB Nation
From Super Bowl 2014: Legion of Boom asserts itself once again:
"Look at the Broncos third play: A short underneath pass to Demaryius Thomas. [click link to see gif] Boom. That's a large, physical wide receiver being blown right off his path by The Enforcer of the LOB. The tone was set. It was time for the Broncos to start making some business decisions.
As the game wore on, the Seattle defense continued to fly around and lay hat. The Broncos responded by … well, they looked like they wanted no part of it. Instead of turning upfield on those short crossing routes and trying to fight for yards, those big, physical wide receivers made business decisions and ran sideways instead of north and south."
"Look at the Broncos third play: A short underneath pass to Demaryius Thomas. [click link to see gif] Boom. That's a large, physical wide receiver being blown right off his path by The Enforcer of the LOB. The tone was set. It was time for the Broncos to start making some business decisions.
As the game wore on, the Seattle defense continued to fly around and lay hat. The Broncos responded by … well, they looked like they wanted no part of it. Instead of turning upfield on those short crossing routes and trying to fight for yards, those big, physical wide receivers made business decisions and ran sideways instead of north and south."
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
02 February 2014
(Pre-Superbowl) Seahawks Round-Up
The offense got together in California, before training camp even started, to work out together.
Update from Anna Wilson.
Richmond (VA) paper talks about the Wilson family's success.
Update from Anna Wilson.
Richmond (VA) paper talks about the Wilson family's success.
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
Quote of the Day: Jayda Evans
From her twitter, during the Superbowl, after one of the many Seattle defensive takeaways:
"Marshawn Lynch with the happy jump and scramble to get his helmet spoke volumes. 'We get to score again!'"
"Marshawn Lynch with the happy jump and scramble to get his helmet spoke volumes. 'We get to score again!'"
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
01 February 2014
Quote(s) of the Day: Field Gulls
Some fun Field Gulls articles in honor of tomorrow's big game:
The Seahawks I doubted: A look back at the players on offense that I weren't sure could ever make it here
"Percy Harvin - I still do. It's not really your fault, it's more like buying a nice car and then quickly having mechanical failures and so you take it to the shop but on your way home some stupid teenager t-bones you. I can't be mad at the car about it.
But this is your opportunity to erase an entire season of doubt. You have the ability to do so, the chance to do so, and a stage to impress the whole world like we know you can. Just watch out for stupid teenagers."
Super Bowl XLVIII: Robo-Russell users manual reloaded
"Dear 12th Man,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Russell Wilson from Harrison-Tammy Cooperation. We are certain that you will be pleased with the results and the performance of your RW-3 as one of the finest and most exciting players in the NFL market today.
We want to get you the best results from your new quarterback and to operate safely. This guide will contain all the information necessary to achieve that goal. Please read carefully."
EXCLUSIVE: Top secret documents suggest Earl Thomas may not be human
"Earl Thomas' seemingly impossible speed, inhuman instincts, and otherworldly intelligence have earned him the moniker 'ET' or "The Alien," and the deep middle of the field that he patrols has been coined "Area 29" because of the inexplicable, almost paranormal defensive events that take place there.
As it turns out, however, there may be more to Earl and Area 29 than just clever nicknames.
A confidential informant has provided Field Gulls with top secret documents that suggest that Seattle's clairvoyant free safety and Defensive Player of the Year candidate may, in fact, not be human."
The Seahawks I doubted: A look back at the players on offense that I weren't sure could ever make it here
"Percy Harvin - I still do. It's not really your fault, it's more like buying a nice car and then quickly having mechanical failures and so you take it to the shop but on your way home some stupid teenager t-bones you. I can't be mad at the car about it.
But this is your opportunity to erase an entire season of doubt. You have the ability to do so, the chance to do so, and a stage to impress the whole world like we know you can. Just watch out for stupid teenagers."
Super Bowl XLVIII: Robo-Russell users manual reloaded
"Dear 12th Man,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Russell Wilson from Harrison-Tammy Cooperation. We are certain that you will be pleased with the results and the performance of your RW-3 as one of the finest and most exciting players in the NFL market today.
We want to get you the best results from your new quarterback and to operate safely. This guide will contain all the information necessary to achieve that goal. Please read carefully."
EXCLUSIVE: Top secret documents suggest Earl Thomas may not be human
"Earl Thomas' seemingly impossible speed, inhuman instincts, and otherworldly intelligence have earned him the moniker 'ET' or "The Alien," and the deep middle of the field that he patrols has been coined "Area 29" because of the inexplicable, almost paranormal defensive events that take place there.
As it turns out, however, there may be more to Earl and Area 29 than just clever nicknames.
A confidential informant has provided Field Gulls with top secret documents that suggest that Seattle's clairvoyant free safety and Defensive Player of the Year candidate may, in fact, not be human."
Labels: Seattle Seahawks
