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Post by wonk on Dec 14, 2012 16:48:26 GMT -8
In the meantime, you guys can satisfy my curiosity by telling us what your favorite post- Tattoo You Stones album is. If you just can't pick because you love them all equally, uh, then how about just call out the title of one of them. If you can, of course. And no Google. That's cheating. ZOMG, STEEL WHEELS IS MY JAM!
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Post by wonk on Dec 14, 2012 16:22:58 GMT -8
Curry and Thompson are a hell of a backcourt, I've watched a fair amount of Warriors games this season, because I have Curry on my fantasy team. That guy is fun to watch. Klay Thompson on the other hand, I don't get. A shooter who can't shoot. Maybe he just disappears in the 4th quarter every night (when I'm paying the most attention). Maybe I have a lower opinion of the guy because Chodinez has tried to trade me Thompson for Brandon Jennings about fourteen times, but I don't see anything above average from that guy.
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Post by wonk on Dec 14, 2012 13:58:37 GMT -8
Well fuck. The Stones seemed to have confirmed themselves on their own website, one week after wonk totally called it.
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Post by wonk on Dec 14, 2012 13:50:39 GMT -8
Didn't they do a study that found that of the three major US sports, total salary was least predictive of success in baseball? Which is astounding, but there you have it. That's pretty easy to explain. The NFL has a salary cap. All the teams spend roughly the same amount, so a perennial winner like the Patriots aren't doing it because they spend more money, they are doing it because they are smarter than other teams. Baseball teams can basically spend whatever they want. There are going to be inept franchises with a high payroll (Mariners/Dodgers), and overachieving teams full of youngsters with low payroll (Athletics/Devil Rays). With the disparity between the highest and lowest payrolls being so large ($200 million to $50 million), idiocy plays a much larger part is swaying the results.
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Post by wonk on Dec 14, 2012 13:36:58 GMT -8
2012 AL West Champion Oakland Athletics.
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food!
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Post by wonk on Dec 13, 2012 19:47:45 GMT -8
DRY ICE? ICE IS SUPPOSED TO BE WET, YOU OXY-MORON!
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Post by wonk on Dec 13, 2012 19:43:54 GMT -8
Wow, five years, $25 million per? Holy shit. I think his numbers warrant a three year $75 million deal, but I figured each additional year would be around $10 million per, to guarantee him more money and minimize the team's risk. There was no way he was going to crack $100 million unless someone gave him a six year deal. This move has Dodger jealousy written all over it.
However, that is a pretty bad-ass move taking a rivals best player, and not giving that rival a chance to match the offer (Hamilton has repeatedly said he would allow the Rangers to match any offer). It cost them an extra year and $30 million for that gigantic middle finger tossed at the Rangers, but I'm sure it felt good for Moreno & Co.
After missing out on fucking everyone, and losing their best player, the Rangers are looking pretty average.
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Post by wonk on Dec 13, 2012 11:04:04 GMT -8
Uh oh. The Angels are about to sign Josh Hamilton. That offense is going to be SCARY.
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Post by wonk on Dec 13, 2012 9:32:51 GMT -8
What my user name represents/means: I've got a famous ass. picsplz Just kidding, by the way, in case that wasn't clear. Welcome to the board. Make yourself an avatar that is preferably not a picture of your famous ass. SHUT UP DREW. QUIT BEING NOT CREEPY INTERNET GUY.
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Post by wonk on Dec 13, 2012 0:02:41 GMT -8
And just to be clear, this song has been one of my favorites before I even knew how to spell pussey. It's three of the best at their craft showing off, and JPJ trying to keep up.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 23:49:42 GMT -8
I've always maintained the end of this song is one of the top three vocalists screams This is the first time in the history of the board that I have agreed with you 100%. Especially in matters concerning classic rock. Your notions are fundamentally skewed. You also disregard my taste in music because I am a "pop" fan. You will never appreciate Edward Sharpe, or Prince for that matter. If I'm going to push further, this song features the greatest drummer of all time, the second greatest vocalist of all time, and the one of the top five guitarists of all time. I don't care what the song actually means, it is perfect musically:
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 23:12:13 GMT -8
Actually, the Who then played "Love Reign O'er Me." I've always maintained the end of this song is one of the top three vocalists screams in the history of rock. Rick Flair's tits are looking good, but his scream isn't what it used to be.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 22:44:35 GMT -8
Pretty fucking cool to see the Who perform "Bell Boy" tonight, with a video of the second greatest drummer of all time singing. It's my favorite song by the Who.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 21:52:32 GMT -8
I needed money, and my hours were getting cut at work. I could've up and moved out of my house, leaving my other 4 roommates out to dry with an extra $535 hole in the rent for the remainder of our lease, irreparably damaging our friendship in the process. Or I could sell my Sasquatch ticket, go anyway, have a great time, camp, drink, have a blast, and miss a few concerts. I made my decision, I stand by it, even though it was a bummer. I'm over it. Whether or not you agree is up to you, but frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 21:37:15 GMT -8
My sympathy for your loss is no longer now that I know you sold your ticket. Not having a ticket or not being able to afford one is completely different than selling what you own. Did you considered selling your body first? It was that or eviction and homelessness. Hindsight is 20/20, and like I said, nobody knew it was going to be that incredible, nor one of their last shows ever. Even though you apparently live in Seattle, and I live in Portland, I can smell your bullshit from here. You are a upper/middle class kid from Seattle who made an incredibly stupid decision. Am I'm supposed to believe your only option was being homeless? There are poor people sleeping under the bridge two blocks from here who would gladly kick you in the throat for a nickle, and I will gladly pay them $10 per kick.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 21:05:38 GMT -8
Didn't he just not have a ticket for that day and drank to numb the pain? Probly shoulda wandered looking for a ticket but drinking the sadness away works too I guess. Pretty much this -- I was in a really bad spot financially that year, and they had not announced their impending breakup yet, so I sold my ticket and camped and figured I'd catch them on the next tour. Despite that, I still stood at the edge of the campground drinking and chainsmoking and trying not to be too weepy. My sympathy for your loss is no longer now that I know you sold your ticket. Not having a ticket or not being able to afford one is completely different than selling what you own. Did you considered selling your body first? However, the LCD show was "spectacular" because of the Teen Wolf dance. Had the same thing happened at Tegan & Sara, everyone will still be losing their shit over how amazing it was.
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Post by wonk on Dec 12, 2012 11:58:43 GMT -8
Should we start a Sasquatch 2013 orgy thread, or just use the existing one above?
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Post by wonk on Dec 11, 2012 21:04:07 GMT -8
However, I would not have given the oft injured McCarthy 2yr/$15M contract that he scored from the Dbacks. Good for him and Mrs. McCarthy. On the bright side of things, at least he went to the NL. +167 The A's wouldn't have given him half that on a one year deal, so I agree, good for him (and hot wife). He'll be missed.
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Post by wonk on Dec 11, 2012 21:01:01 GMT -8
If I lose by one point, I'm going to be so pissed. I don't fault you for not paying attention, but the playoffs in this league are weird. The top four play each team two weeks with the cumulative score advancing to the two week finale. I gather you've figured this out already. I need to win by 21 next week to make the championship.
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Post by wonk on Dec 11, 2012 18:45:36 GMT -8
1. Roger Waters - Rose Garden Arena 2. Surjohn Stevens SAD Yuletide Disaster Pageant on Acid - Aladdin 3. Dre/Snoop/Eminem/2Pac - Coachella 4. Animal Collective - Crystal Ballroom 5. Jack White - Sasquatch/Rose Garden Arena 6. Bruce Springsteen - Rose Garden Arena 7. Pulp - Coachella 8. St. Vincent - Sasquatch 9. My Morning Jacket - Edgefield 10. Tenacious D - Sasquatch 11. Wilco - Arlene Schnitzer 12. Spiritualized - Sasquatch 13. Squarepusher - Wonder Ballroom 14. Why? - Fun Fun Fun Fest 15. M83 - Roseland 16. Wu Lyf - Coachella 17. NOFX - Roseland 18. Run DMC - Fun Fun Fun Fest 19. Heartless Bastards - Aladdin 20. Girl Talk - Sasquatch
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