One of my Row B pals decided to take an "unjustifiably upbeat Sleek" shot from last night's awful...

One of my Row B pals decided to take an "unjustifiably upbeat Sleek" shot from last night's awful opener. He shot the picture from the back to preserve my internet aura of mystery, but I'll admit I was posing for the shot.

It's true, though -- I did have a pretty swell time despite the fact that the Ducks didn't show up. Plank was a great Row B guest -- didn't kick us when he could have, and we all had a good batch of cynical fun. Good thing it was only Game One -- easy enough to laugh off a shitty loss when there's 81 more chances to get it right.

As a bonus in the picture, I believe the blurry dude to the right of my elbow is that very same Mr. Plank, proudly sporting his Pavelski jersey. Now that's some SB Nation networking, right there.

Upbeat Sleek says: "Go Ducks."

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Nice job. I saw you guys from the 300 section. I thought your head just looked like it was shaped funny because of the distance…

Just kidding bro.

by Mike in OC on Oct 5, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My head was only shaped funny because it was constantly hanging in Ducks shame.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 5, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure whether this ruins or adds to my internet crush on you Sleek.

by princessminako on Oct 5, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he’s a ducks fan!! you should be ashamed of yourself!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Oct 5, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s true — ruining the crush might be in everyone’s best interest.

But hey, could be worse. At least this picture (plus the fact that I’m typing) proves that I’m not secretly Corey Perry.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 5, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the shame might be part of the crush. The best internet crushes are ones that can never be.

by princessminako on Oct 5, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just as long as it doesn't get serious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDpKx4w_NIc

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by Lurker Shark on Oct 6, 2009 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry

I’m pretty sure it’s a one sided crush. Besides you and I will always have the Rookie Game.

by princessminako on Oct 6, 2009 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh...

Yes we will.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by Lurker Shark on Oct 6, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hah, perfect timing for that link

http://sacrificethebody.blogspot.com/
Sacrifice the Body - Examining the NHL through statistical analysis, reasoned thought, and blind conjecture.

by IAmJoe on Oct 10, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

proves that I’m not secretly Corey Perry

I was never worried about that…

You are clearly “smarter than a 5th grader”…which probably eliminates the entire 1st line altogether.

GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Oct 5, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think that eliminates most NHL players. The ones who do go to college only go on hockey scholarship. Unlike college football players, I don’t think they care to get an education.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Oct 6, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, no generalizing, you have to remember Steve Rucchin!

by Malurous on Oct 7, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since I’ve seen you in person, this isn’t at all mysterious to me. But don’t take this the wrong way, but to me the back of your head looks like the guy from “Blue’s Clues”. The pose only confirms my suspicions… you’re the same guy!!

Only because I’ve seen your face do I know that this isn’t true, but one can hope, right?

Also, is it just me, or does Honda Center seem to have a nicer concourse than the so-called “Sports and Entertainment Center of the World”? And Honda Center is now 17 years old, 7 years older than Staples Center, and seems so much more modern.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Oct 5, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh, no.

by Nut on Oct 5, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t been to Staples since any of their renovation, so I’m not going to compare.

Plus it’s pretty hard for me to give a damn about “who’s barn is more modern”. HC works for me, beyond that I’ll offer the ol’ Sleek shrug.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 6, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

u waiting in line for your double shot jack?

I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments
-"val kilmer-Jim morrison-doors movie"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 6, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah, the line wasn’t that long — Plank was buying that intermission, I was just modeling mid-concourse.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 6, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

modeling? chorus singing? lived on the east coast?

i get a new sleek surprise it seems every week

whats next do u really got a vagina?

how drunk u get by the way? on scale of 1 to 10

I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments
-"val kilmer-Jim morrison-doors movie"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 6, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was a 6, but didn’t hang out very long postgame because I had to be up at 7 the next morning.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 6, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

On the 21st we’re getting to 10’s. You good to go by then Spade?

Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution

by Mr. Plank on Oct 6, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does 10 imply vomit?

Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.

by brokenyard on Oct 6, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds good!!

I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments
-"val kilmer-Jim morrison-doors movie"

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 6, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m still bitter that the booze stand didn’t accept Debit cards. What is this, fuckin’ Medieval Times? (Grumbles)

When I'm not battling in California:
Cycle Like The Sedins

by jamestobrien on Oct 6, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am so with you there, James.

Debit cards should be usable everywhere. No excuses.

http://sacrificethebody.blogspot.com/
Sacrifice the Body - Examining the NHL through statistical analysis, reasoned thought, and blind conjecture.

by IAmJoe on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah that’s kinda weird, I would definitely be bummed by that because I use my debit card for everything.

Put the Prozac away, what you need is Rat Poison.

by brokenyard on Oct 11, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the interest of full disclosure

I made this gif of you clapping after the Ducks’s first shot of the second period. Because FTF thought it was pretty funny.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Ha ha, very fucking cool. Mr. Positivity, right there.

Yeah, there was probably had a full minute-plus to take that shot. Had to make ’em embarrassed.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 8, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

imposter!!!! no drink in hand!!!

I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments
-Jim Morrison-

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 8, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, if the Ducks took a shot on goal in any of the first fifteen minutes of the period, then my drink would still have been filled.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club

by Lurker Shark on Oct 10, 2009 6:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

“Hey, down in front! It’s one fucking shot. Sit the fuck down!!!”

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Oct 10, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments
-Jim Morrison-

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 10, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At some point, this has to end with Sleek getting kidnapped and chopped into little pieces and added into the food at the Honda Center.

Or something.

http://sacrificethebody.blogspot.com/
Sacrifice the Body - Examining the NHL through statistical analysis, reasoned thought, and blind conjecture.

by IAmJoe on Oct 10, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

could happen if plank and sleek are watching the ducks clinch another playoff series against the sharks…

I <3 sbisa

by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Oct 11, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

won’t happen again!!!

Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)

by ang6666 on Oct 11, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s a “when”, not “if”.

Fuck you, Denis Gauthier. You suck at hockey... and life.
Get out of LA and never come back. Or sign with Anaheim... PLEASE??

by Kevin Y on Oct 11, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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