Olympic Gameday: A History Lesson
by RudyKelly on Feb 26, 2010 10:41 AM PST
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PrintEarl's traitorous perspective can be found below. He has a picture of a dog in a hat. Teehee!
Most people think that "Vikings" were uniform and alike across Scandinavia; this is false. Each Scandinavian country had their own customs and... method of dealing with outsiders. There are generally believed to be 3 different groups of Vikings:
There were the Norwegians, who generally traveled to Ireland, and later to Greenland, Iceland and even North America. The Norwegians were travelers, although were not without their taste for blood; it is believed that the Vikings who destroyed the monastery at Lindisfarne in 793 (thus starting the Viking Age) came by boat from Norway.
There were the Danes, who were probably the most successful pillagers of all the Vikings. The Danes generally pillaged Northern France and England. One Dane named Rollo the Walker (named so because he was too large to ride a horse) eventually pillaged so much of Northern France that the French king, Charles the Simple, gave Rollo a piece of Northern France with the promise that Rollo would protect the rest of France from the other Vikings. This area is now known as Normandy. Interestingly enough, one of Rollos descendants was William the Conqueror, the eventual, uh, conqueror of England.
Finally, there were the Swedes... who weren't really invaders at all. The Swedes were traders, renowned for their ships and goods from faraway lands. The Swedes are believed to have traveled as far down as the Middle East and as far east as Russia, where they were known as Rus. It's true, the Vikings helped create the name for modern Russia! But yes, the Swedes were not known as warriors. However, they were still able to conquer Finland.
What I'm trying to say is that the Finns are pussies.
I'm terrified. Not about the Finns, since they're pussies, but that the US will win. I'm terrified that the US will win and that they'll face the Canadians in the Finals. The United States won something more valuable than a Gold Medal last Sunday; they won bragging rights for 4 long years. If we face Canada in the Finals we will lose because, I mean, c'mon, we didn't deserve to win the first game. It's weird, I know, but it's how I feel. I care more about getting to make petty jokes on the internet than the possibility that honor will come to my country. Everyone feels the same way, right?
That being said, fuck Finland! The only thing I care MORE about than making petty jokes on the internet in the future is making petty jokes right now. FUCK YOU, FINLAND! GO BACK TO THE NORTH POLE WHERE YOU BELONG, YOU FUCKS!!! WOOOOO, USA! USA! USA!
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I’m impressed — that actually seems like a reasonably complicated arrangement for someone who would henceforth be known as “Charles the Simple”.
FYI — We’ll be doing game comments in this post.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
(throws Molotov cocktail at this post)
Whoops, now you’re trapped in a tank that’s on fire. Fuck off, crispy Norwegian.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Strap on a pair of skis, strafe a few Russians and everyone thinks they’re a badass.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
That was like 800 years ago! and sweden was nordic powerhouse back then. finland was just random not-so-united group of drunken people, i guess
Hope dies last
I eagerly await the day that Finland sobers up, realizes what has happened, and attempts a takeover of Sweden. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Well, they do have wizards and spells against bears. I read it in the Kalevala.
So they’ve just been holding back.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
not 800 years ago they weren't
in the 13th century the swedes were peasant farmers still working on the barter system, and the plague was right around the corner (which eventually wiped out more than half the population).
Wait till this year.
Finland has never been as populous as Sweden, nevertheless, and geographically in a tough situation, kind of like Poland — caught between other warring powers. I think Rudy is overlooking those factors (or just being a dick).
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Also, there's the tango.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhxZoV3t61c&feature=player_embedded
Wait till this year.
Earl’s traitorous perspective can be found below. He has a picture of a dog in a hat. Teehee!
Yeah, the best part about that one is I didn’t have to invent any post tags. “Dogs in clothes” was pre-existing! :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
That doesn’t surprise me even a little bit.
I forgot to set the tivo today. So fucking bummed right now.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 26, 2010 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
thought with tivo you can set it up thru the net as well?
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
If so, I don’t know how to do it. I’m half retarded, which is why I forgot to set it in the first place.
Also, thanks Earl, but I’d much rather they win. I can actually watch Sundays game.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 26, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
GO USA!
Rudy you never fail to amuse. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 11:41 AM PST reply actions
This is the best thing you have ever written. I concur with your reasoned historical analysis: the Finns are pussies. Fuck those guys.
Never go to the South for any reason.
Does anybody know
If there are any mobile-friendly radio streams? I’m beyond pissed that XM isn’t carrying this
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 11:54 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I haven’t found it on the radio at all … and was looking before
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Um, well I’ve found some tweets that might help:
In case you’re stuck at work, listen to today’s USA-Finland game on 98.5 The Sports Hub out of Boston. http://985thesportshub.radio.com/
You should also be able to get the station’s stream on Wunder Radio on your smartphone. http://985thesportshub.radio.com/
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Earl, you’re a fucking life saver. Thanks man.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 26, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
now someone finds something … back when the Olympics started no one could help me out
/unless it’s me no one wanted to help out … quite possible … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
grumbles
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
YAY!
Wait. So…we don’t want the US to win, but we also can’t root for the Finns. Are we turning into fucking neutrals, now?
Haha Kipper is hilarious
In Dinglebarn We Trust
USA USA USA!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
The funny thing about that is that Brown probably would have missed.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
so US scored?
My phone won’t do mobile stream from above cuz bb doesn’t support flash :(
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 12:10 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, Kipper gave it away, Malone put it in.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 26, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
yup
kipper plays a puck halfway to the blue line and gives it right to malone for the empty net
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
im still waiting for the teemu stick check from wilson
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
okay now … we are on the same team today … so shush with the Shark hate!
(sighs)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
What the shit NBC
a commercial right in the middle of live action on the web stream?
Way to suck.
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Two monitors!
I’m multi tasking.
Actually I’m only listening and not watching.
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yeah that’s it! I have two monitors as well … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
I actually have 3 monitors and a TV
but only two of the monitors are hooked up to the computer. And the tv isn’t hooked up to cable or anything.
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showoff! :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
They're all work related
And probably upping my chances of getting cancer
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uh … no comment … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
ok so because i’m sure its been discussed a bunch of times on this blog, and yet i missed it; briefly, why are the canadians booing johnson when he gets the puck?
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
He had a huge check on somebody (don’t remember who) against a Canadian in the WJC a few years back.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
haha agreed
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
ah thanks
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Why don’t you just go clone yourself, Rudy…then you won’t be alone anymore, and maybe that inflatable Viking doll could get a rest.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
rudy forward me where u got that doll please
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
4-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
Wheeee! I never thought I wanted to see Kipper pulling himself. But there you go.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
I sincerely hope this shatters his confidence down the NHL stretch run.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
amen…shit
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
Never seen a goaltender pull himself out of a game.
See NBC? THIS is what happens when you don’t tape-delay 12:00pm starts.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
hahaha
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
clearly not … otherwise it would have been used during the Canada vs Russia game :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Kind of an inglorious end to the Great Finnish Dynasty.
Why yes, I am smiling but I swear it’s for a different reason.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
i mean put* in quick!
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Thomas might be the backup.
Besides, don’t you want the shutout? :)
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
they won’t even get a shot on him haha
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
holy god
I’m so pissed I’m missing this. Its gonna take me a half hour just to get thru highlights.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 12:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions
hahaha seriously
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
At least they were lulled into the same frame of mind vs. Russia.
by I.C. Wiener on Feb 26, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Okay so they’re not good at hockey anymore but at least Finland will always have its….um…..uh….
You know what I mean.
Never go to the South for any reason.
The problem with Finland is that everything they’re supposedly good at is the same as Sweden. They’re like Oregon to Sweden’s Washington, basically.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
i’m enjoying every bit of it…. no bromo
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
You know, now that I think about it, in the first game they were talking about why Bobby Bobby was wearing #54.
“He wears #9; 5+4=9, I guess”
The dumb asses that work for NBC… gotta love them.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
as far as i know
Thay is true. And its all a tribute to modano.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 12:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I mean they thought that he wears #54 in the Olympics because 5+4=9.
Doesn’t he wear #9 for the Ducks because of his old #54, 5+4=9?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
I think he wore #9 before his Duck days, but he didn’t get it initially because new kids get high numbers, plus there was some uncertainty about what to do with Kariya’s old number.
Those questions have been settled; Bobby gets his #9.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Yay!!!
I know we’ve been through this before, when he first changed it a year ago, mid-season, but Corey Perry originally wore #61, and Getzlaf #51. Getzlaf reversed the numbers, so I kinda understand, but did anybody wear #10 or #15 when they were called up?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
Yeah Lookout Landing guy!
Commenting on hockey even!!! Hooray!
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
I comment here occasionally
There are a few hockey fans over there, but a lot of them root for namby east coast teams like the Sens or whatever.
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I know!! The Sens?
Almost as bad as being a Ducks fan.
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Almost!
I picked my team based on geography! Huzzah for living next to Staples!
Also makes it easier to follow them on TV.
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Me? Not so much.
I live in Vancouver, and that makes following them very difficult.
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
nevermind, found one. aw no points for brownie. he’s played great though and did draw 2 penalties
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
what time is the gold medal game
Assuming nbc shows it live
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 12:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions
noon I hear
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
My bad
What I read was about today’s game. But Emrick just said “3:00 Eastern, Noon Pacific”, implying that it’s live.
I’d venture to guess that if they moved today’s game up, assuming we hold on here, they’ll show Sunday’s game live. For you guys on the west coast, I hope they do.
Speaking of Spaceballs...
The governor of New York sure looks like an Asshole.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Is he blind? I thought he was cross-eyed. “I guess I’m the asshole.”*
*What movie’s that from? Nut can’t answer..
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Definitely…..
Now, people turned to NBC to watch the hockey game, right? First of all, if we want news, we’ll turn on CNN.
Second, the only people that give a fuck about the governor of New York are… well, people that live in New York (and maybe Jersey). I know this game is being shown nationally, but why do they think that the entire nation cares?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
to cheer for canada tonight or to not cheer for canada tonight?
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
not
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
yeah we’ve alraedy beat them and i’d be more confident playing the slovaks
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
that’s my feeling as well … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Here, let me correct that for you...
yeah we’ve alraedy gotten extremely lucky against them and frankly, their line scares the ever loving shit out of me.
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
Well, in the WJCs, Canada beat us the first time, but we won the gold medal.
I don’t want to risk them feeling too confident, in the finals, because they’ve already won.
And besides, Luongo’ll probably be in goal instead of Brodeur, unless they win 8-7 tonight.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
Actually,
I was more referring to the fact that Brodeur played like diarrhea during that USA v Canada game.
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
which is why i’d much rather play slovakia
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
one can only hope! and by one i mean me
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
I'll do what I've been doing
root for the Kings players to do well and ignore everything else.
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haha that would be sweet
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
I’m having an argument with my co-worker about the superiority of hockey vs. basketball – he thinks hockey is WORSE because of its hitting. What the fuck?
Never go to the South for any reason.
2 words that will put an end to that debate – manute bol. The most unathletic and uncoordinated mother fucker on earth can be an impact player in the sport = not a real sport
Don't bRuin your life. Practice safe sex. Make love with a Trojan
He never said HOW he impacted the team.
You can make an impact by sucking.
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, so this guy PREFERS women's hockey?
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Show him this and then remind him that when Richard Zednik had his Goddamn throat cut he made his way to the bench on his own.
Your co-worker would probably love women’s hockey and all-male sex.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
yeah that was truly something … hockey players are a different breed
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
He doesn’t deny that hockey players are tougher than basketball players, but that he thinks hitting someone is a “cheap” way to play defense. He just doesn’t get it.
Never go to the South for any reason.
So....
….this guy hates football too?
by 88fingerslukee on Feb 26, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
He pretty much only likes basketball. Something about the “purity” of the sport because you have to score using only your “skill” compared to the defender’s “skill.” I tried to get him to understand that hitting and physical play is a “skill” but he seems to think it’s easy or doesn’t count or something.
Never go to the South for any reason.
Does he watch the NBA?
Where guys barrel into the lane like out of control trains and then whine when they don’t get free throws for it?
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Most people don’t know it’s a skill to get a good check on someone. Ivanans is a huge monster and I’ve never seen him get a decent check on anyone.
I think that’s the problem – he seems to think that he could practice for a while and be a good hitter, and that means it’s not a “skill.”
Never go to the South for any reason.
Any person over 6’8" could be a good shot blocker because they’re tall, that’s not a skill. Fuck Dikembe Mutombo, that untalented hack.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
I learned from george bush that Dikembe Mutombo was from africa..
i tried to find the sound clip..couldnt find it…one of the funniest clips ive heard
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I was thoroughly disappointed that body-checking was a penalty in the women’s games. The hell is that about?
Pretty soon that dead King George will wake up screaming.
The men who made the rules, in their infinite lack of wisdom, deemed that women are far too at risk for such a thing. They might injure a uterus or something.* Some women play in men’s leagues anyway, but the sexism continues.
*I wish I was joking about that.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Wow, thanks, that was an interesting read.
People are always saying that I should do what Jesus does, but I think they forget that Jesus got whipped and then nailed to a cross doing "What Jesus Does."
That’s how you know this game is losing interest: they’re talking about somebody’s pets.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
I say this as a fan of Finland and as a hockey fan in general:
Go clock go.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
I’m much more pro-USA than when they had Chelios or Modano on their roster. And I wouldn’t mind seeing a gold medal for Bobby Ryan (one for Whitney would be awesomely hilarious, too).
Still, that ranks them about seventh worldwide.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
i almost kicked int he fuckin tv screen…..fuckin rat motherfucker
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
what did he say?
Also, what’s the current score?
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 1:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
6-0.
He put a wet blanket on the Olympics as to the NHL, made Sochi sound doubtful, then pulled some stupid shit about “It’s interesting, but we haven’t said ‘No’ to those Olympics yet. And neither have you, NBC!” which just was fucking idiotic.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Pretty sure. I kind of hope the players just say, “Fuck you, we’re playing so you can like it or not,” and then leave it at that.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Not to be devil’s advocate, but what’s he supposed to say? He represents the owners and the league, and its a bargaining chip when they negotiate with the NHLPA.
Ok, Finland improved its goal differential by six compared to the first period. Only the same improvement is required in the third and overtime, here we come!
POSITIVITY!
cc
Wait, they have an iPhone app that’ll turn off your lights? That’s the most retarded/awesome thing ever.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
unfortunately no
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Feb 26, 2010 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, Bobby Ryan takes a puck off the side of the face! This is the best game ever.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
ouch bobby
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 1:59 PM PST reply actions
you guys are such dicks
Its hockey. He didn’t get suspended. Get over it. You should never actively root or cheer someone getting hurt, even if you hate them. And he plays for team usa, whom you allegedly support.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 2:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Not at all
And let me be clear, I’m fine with humor. But its despicable to root for injuries. I hate, fucking hate manny ramirez. But I’d never wish for the guy to get hurt, especially in the course of doing something that’s part of his livelihood.
I think there’s all sorts of shit that’s fine to run on people. Cheering for/rooting for injuries is weak.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 2:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn’t sweat it. Moller probably needs to take a few more jarring hits before his concerned supporters learn to spell his name, anyways.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
hehe…phantom come on now youve been here for how long?,,,its ok your passionate…you were in the moment….
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 9:59 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, you’ve helped emphasize one of the reasons I find it tough to really support USA.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
agreed….and they diss the american people on top of it…they can suck a big dick…a little arogance on our part shouldnt be hated on
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
As a Padres fan
The similarity between Dodgers and Kings fans is rather striking.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 2:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
right
But the larger point is that they’re also classless douchebags that are an embarassment to the teams they support.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 2:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I hate to burst your bubble, but a lot of Ducks and Sharks fans here root for injuries, too. Or for giant meteors to come and crash and torch the entire building.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
I dont condone that either
And I think we know when ang is joking about meteors. Sorry to sound like such a boring moralist but there’s certain things I can’t stand as a sports fan. Being an obnoxious ass solely to disrupt someone elses experience is lame as hell. I know people of all teams are guiltu of it, I just notice it more from Dodgers/Kings fans. To be fair, I can’t stand games in Anaheim against San Jose as many of their visiting fans are just as bad.
I just wish people could respect the game and not make it about them. I travel a lot to watch the Padres. Maybe its because we suck, but I’ve learned to never run smack on people or be annoying, especially in someone elses house. It just reflects poorly on your team.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 2:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well, I think saying “ha, that’s what he gets for running Moller” after a minor thwack is hardly the same thing as rooting for him to be seriously hurt. And I also think you could take it in the same spirit as the meteor jokes. But I guess your mileage varies.
In Dinglebarn We Trust
Unfortunately
I wasn’t watching the game so the only info I have is that he got hit hard in the head and left the ice. Had I known it was relatively minor, I prolly would have responded differently.
Again, sorry for my boring, moral rant. We need more images of state and/or country rape.
by PhantomPretender on Feb 26, 2010 3:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, it was just a flip into the zone that caught him in the mouth/ear. If that happened to Jack Johnson and Earl didn’t make some smartass comment I would be very disappointed.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
and Earl didn’t make some smartass comment I would be very disappointed.
yea earl would be repremanded if he didnt or i didnt…the way of the gun.the way of the boc
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
Not like you to have blinders on and see the hate going both ways.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
It is getting vicious. I want to see more signs taunting us with “At least we have health care.”
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We are just tougher
we can survive with having untreated medical ailments (well those who haven’t died can).
i like the taunting and trash talking…bring it on…makes the games more exciting..
I got a snake in my boots!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Hey, I’m not saying Canada’s guiltless, but it’s easier to root for the Finns knowing afterwards they’re likely to say something like “Good game” instead of “Fuck you”.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
That’s a bit of a generalization there then huh? And seriously, this from a site that prides itself for being rude (maybe rude is the wrong word, but you know what I mean).
We now live in a society where Olympians can smoke weed and people say cut him slack, Olympians can win the gold and be drinking on ice 30 minutes later and people say it’s all in good fun. And you don’t want to support your country’s team due to a little arrogance of some? Values of today’s youth went long ago and people seem fine with it.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
Most of my support goes toward players that have mattered to me as a hockey fan. I care much more about that than the notion of countryhood, I guess.
Maybe it’s me — I just can’t say “Fuck Canada” today and then hope a bunch of Canadians win some games for Anaheim next week.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
Well, I wouldn’t say Fuck Canada, but I don’t mind rooting against them even as I hope Drew prospers. Hockey is the one place Canadians turn American in their gloating.
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Maybe it’s me — I just can’t say "Fuck Canada" today and then hope a bunch of Canadians win some games for Anaheim next week.
being hypicritcal is so much fun though earl…cant u appreciate that? and i think most ducks fans have noticed its fun hatin perry and getz for 2 weeks
i dont care you dont root for your country…gives me the opp to call u a comie and be your enemy for 2 weeks….and that a lot of fun….see fun fun…people getting too serious round here
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
like i just said
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
al michaels just said LIVE IN ALL TIME ZONES!!!
i still love your cartoon though earl
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 2:18 PM PST reply actions
i dont rememeber him saying all time zones…but maybe he did
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 26, 2010 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
Martha needs to stop interrupting this poor guy.
Wait, why am I watching Martha Stewart?
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
Dammit I don’t know how to pretend I just want to cancel everything and stay in and watch hockey
Ehh, I fail in fangirling.
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Actual sickness interferes with this. I can’t be real-sick for 2+ weeks then fake sick for another two. Unless I have puck-induced leukemia. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
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Hahaha basketball sucks. Let’s start that discussion up again so I have more to tell my co-worker Monday. He believes basketball to be OBJECTIVELY better than hockey – insane!
Never go to the South for any reason.
Oh, you should give up on that guy — whatever the hell he was saying about “I could practice and do that” is just a stupid stalemate — just pour some Slovak liquor in his coffee and murder him already.
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It’s tough to share a cubicle with so much concentrated ignorance – I consider it a moral duty to at least try and enlighten him.
Never go to the South for any reason.
I can’t help too much — basketball is decidedly the sport I watch the least. And I’m quite content with that.
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I like basketball but it is decidedly inferior for the following reasons:
1) Slow pace. Basketball does not have nearly the fast breaks that hockey does, as it is mostly a half-court game.
2) Too high-scoring. When are you supposed to get up and cheer? The first time your team scores? The 20th? The 40th?
3) Refereeing is too subjective. Say what you want about hockey’s officiating, but it is not nearly as impactful on the game as basketball refereeing. Plus, you know, that whole ref betting on games and then reffing said games.
4) No Wayne Simmonds. This is a big drawback.
5) 
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by RudyKelly on Feb 26, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
) Too high-scoring. When are you supposed to get up and cheer? The first time your team scores? The 20th? The 40th?
yea your better off jsut watchin the 4th quarter…dont waste your time on the first 3…i do this a lot….
4) No Wayne Simmonds. This is a big drawback.
but there are of wayne simmons’s….u get to adopt a new one? wait is that a crack about them all looking alike?
5) hes a canadian asshole(or aulstrialian) he actually plays the game the right way and that should be frowned upon..plus he looks like a douche
playoff basketball is a kick but i can understand why people dont like it…the referring does bring it down some….i think thouhg i like the emotional rollcoaster when teams get on a roll…the players seem to feed off each other…it can be fun
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
I dont know who I want to win: I mean, I like Canada and want them to do well, but at the same time I REALLY don’t want to play them. Decisions, decisions… oh look, Ziggy! Ziggy Ziggy Ziggy
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
There’s plenty to like on that Slovakia roster, I’ll grant you that — very very tough to root against.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
If only Vokoun were Slovakian, I’d probably try to change my citizenship.
The West Coast is the Best Coast.
I’ve been briefly to Slovakia, but it’s an underwhelming story. Basically a stop on an eastern-Europe tour, where the Slovakian stop was at a (I shit you not) McDonalds.
But we were at least able to wander down a bit and find some shops, and I bought some liquor there — basically rubbing alcohol, with a hint of berry.
Uh-oh. 1-0 Canada.
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Oh look, I still have a bottle left — Slovak liquor should help ease the pain of the 2-0 deficit:
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that looks scary earl
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GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
choose Slovakia … I love the Sharks playing for Canada … but don’t want USA playing them … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Probably asking this question way too late, but is anybody else in this tournament not wearing a visor besides Chris Pronger and Miro Satan? Seems like the odd pair to use their exemption privileges.
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I think Slovakia takes bronze, especially if Finland plays like they did today.
People are always saying that I should do what Jesus does, but I think they forget that Jesus got whipped and then nailed to a cross doing "What Jesus Does."
We’ll see — I probably expect a rebound game from both teams. Slovakia hasn’t exactly poured it on this game either.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
They didn’t exactly get treated like a high school hockey team, though. That’s what my prediction is based on. Not Slovakia’s dominance, but Finland’s curious lack of it.
People are always saying that I should do what Jesus does, but I think they forget that Jesus got whipped and then nailed to a cross doing "What Jesus Does."
Sure, Finland’s loss was more severe scoreboard-wise. Goaltending’s the obvious difference today.
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Yeah…I think if their goalie doesn’t set new records for suck in the opening minutes, they have a chance. After all, they made it to the quarters.
Americans are gloating so much about this I’m starting to feel like you, Earl. Congrats, USA fans, you’ve outstripped the Canadians in dickery again.
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A new level of suck in Finnish hockey history. The most embarrassing thing? Patrick Kane chewing his fucking mouthguard while scoring a goal. I hate that guy. Good luck in the final I guess.
i dont mind the swagger…they need to belive they can win again on sunday…
finland looked like a team without the swagger and look were it got them….
and i dunno i think we got enough level headded guys the cockiness wont be the cause of losing if it happens..too many chris drury’s…callhan…langebrunner…erik johnsons…and most importantly miller…
I got a snake in my boots!!
GO Team USA!!! GO Bobby Ryan!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Feb 27, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
What I was trying to say is that Kane shouldn’t have had time to be doing that if Finland had any swagger. And that he’s ridiculous. What’s the point of even using a mouthguard if you’re just gonna chew on it during the play?
But yeah, probably the most embarrassing thing really was that Finland allowed 6 goals in like 10 minutes. Jesus
Looks like I just found a great reason to postpone cleaning up the beer bottles at my house from last night’s Olympic party until after 12:02pm today…
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Feb 27, 2010 11:23 AM PST reply actions
You should be good until 3pm. Still plenty of time to put the water wings on.
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Feb 27, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
I can see the water from my house…whoops.
Such a horrible situation for Chile. We are fortunate that the waves won’t hit too hard here. How is it looking for you?
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Tsumani time window has come and gone, and no catastrophe so far in San Diego. Kind of a shame too, because it sounded like such a convenient solution t our transient population on the streets.
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Feb 27, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha. I mean, you should be ashamed of yourself.
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