Ducks Gameday -- Angry Birds
by Earl Sleek on Nov 1, 2011 10:19 AM PDT
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PrintAnaheim Ducks (5-5-1) at Washington Capitals (7-2-0), 4:30 pm
Anaheim Calling and Japers' Rink -- J.P.: the other Cap geek.
Hooray! October's over -- it's been the worst month of the year to be a Ducks fan since 2007's cup win, and it ended pretty sourly once again this year, but a .500 record isn't as bad as it could have been. Still, with Anaheim's recent awful road play, I wasn't in the mood to draw a cartoon that was directly related to hockey.
Not the best; I struggled a while for the punchline for this after drawing it.
But hey, positivity! El Niño has been recalled from Syracuse, and I'm actually pretty excited about this. Sure, Nick Bonino has played a total of 39 games for the Ducks in his career and only has 1 goal and 1 assist to show for it, but does a lot away from the puck that helps bolster Anaheim's forward lines. The Ducks have an impressive 22-10-7 record when Bonino dresses (.654 win%, including both of last year's playoff wins), and I don't think it's totally a fluke. Well, he does get one advantage over most Ducks in measuring win percentage -- both this year and last he was recalled right at the start of November. He has yet to play an October game for the Ducks.
Pretty much immediately after the Ducks' humiliating loss to the Blue Jackets, I was slated to appear on HOCKEE NIGHT's podcast -- pretty awful timing. But as I allude to in the show, I think that's becoming an annual tradition. I believe I was a guest last year after a humiliating loss to the Maple Leafs. I haven't listened to any of it since it happened, but I was pretty happy afterwards that they didn't force me to talk much about the Ducks. It's sort of Blackhawks-centric, but for Sunday evening at least, that was just what I needed.
If you're bored or a stalker, give it a listen! :)
Prediction: The Capitals are a good team, which is a pretty good sign for the Ducks -- they have a tendency to play up or down to whoever their opponent is. Ducks sneak an overtime win today -- goals by Fowler, Gordon, Perry, and the winner by Lubo. El Niño is held without a point.
Go Ducks.
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Does this toon have anything to do with occupying WALLstreet or something? Cuz if it does, I refuse to read the rest of the post.
ScottyKnows the 1%.
It is that thing that I sent to you.
by whine_country on Nov 2, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
wasnt tabasco sauce in this game last year and we blew a lead?…hey im looking for positivty…
"Lots of people ride the waves of disruption that he provides."
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 10:49 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah, last year’s game was nuts, but none of the goalies will be playing, I think.
MiracElhinney played the whole game and allowed 7 goals on 31 shots. Neuvirth and Varlamov combined to allow 6 goals on 21 shots. It was gut-punchingly crazy.
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ill miss the first period..try not to be down 0-4 before i get home patos
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
that was funnier in my head. You guys are talking about giving up lots of goals, then red lights, and goal lights are red… and yeah, not so funny outside my brain.
Don’t beat yourself up. It works, and I got it. :)
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by Earl Sleek on Nov 1, 2011 11:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
or if its black or white..or yellow..or olive (persian right?)…im pretty open
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
ROOOOOXANE!!…you dont have to put out the red light!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
A note to the people who are finding this post because of Google News: uh, sorry. Didn’t know putting “Angry Birds” in my post headline would make it newsworthy! :)
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Why is angry birds newsworthy? Yeah yeah could go look it up, but I’m busy.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Oh it’ game. Yeah definitely big shrug on that one.
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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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
It makes no sense — I’ve never heard of pigs stealing eggs. Or building castles.
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Building houses yes, castles no. And I’m with you on the never heard of them stealing eggs.
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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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Earl, you know why the duckie are losing, it is cause you made that bragging about winning cartoon, we went downhill immediately (you know the 4 panel one with the star and duck dancing while pretend commiserating w/shark and coyote, it was a great cartoon though, very funny). That has to be sorta like booing the Canadian national anthem, you do it, you are gonna go into a losing streak.
2 things so far that will cause a losing streak — 1) booing Canadian National anthem, 2) bragging about winning.
If you do it again I will virtually slap you, and then force everyone to wear all their lucky clothes at once.
:-)
Let's go Ducks.
by deb d on Nov 1, 2011 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You’re right. Four panels was the problem. From now on I’ll stick with the lazier one-panel cartoon. :)
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I laughed hard at this one
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This article is funny – talks bout slow drivers on the left lane. And I will admit, I am one of those fast drivers swearing up and down at those drivers who do not move out of my way.
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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O jesus parros..what the fuck did you do?..this better be for charity
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I wont enter the contest..but Ill grow one anyways fuck it…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s actually a pretty good looking dude. That photo doesn’t do him justice. Turning Meg switch off now…
With all that nonsense off his face, I have to agree with you.
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
I actually considered taking Megabus down to DC for this game, but one of my seminars got rescheduled to this afternoon, so that put paid to that.
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
I think this is the first time this season I will be willingly not watching hockey – well in a little while that is. A movie the boys and I have been waiting for finally is here, so Rare Exports, pizza, laughing with my boys rates higher than hockey.
But until it’s time for dinner, go hockey!
GO SHARKS!
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 (see profile for more info on this quote)
Okay, Beleskeyville. One day you’re a fake B-Ry, the next you’re a fake Parros. :)
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I feel like an idiot (and not cause im drunk) asking this but where does the Beleskeyville nickname comef rom?
He probably got a nice pre-game compliment from Bonino that boosted his confidence.
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Spade, you jerk.
You posted the fantasy article early in the morning because you knew I had school and wouldn’t be able to get to a computer until 4.
Oh, and if metal poop is the best you can come up, then you can’t talk about me and Nut’s horrible trash talking. At least both of our teams don’t suck as much as yours.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
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I’m sorry, but he’s not the “other” Great 8. He is the original. >:(
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#TeamTeemu
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
NY bull-doggedness trumps California cool every time
This said by Wyshynski, which of course I completely disagree with. But hey, if you are into assholes, more power to ya. :)
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Assholes? You mean like Joe Thornton? Fuck that guy.
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— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
by Steven Hida on Nov 1, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Never!
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Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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You wouldn’t fuck him…Yeah me either. That ugly fuck plays with dolls.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Kenny has experience with this.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
So Ducks players like to choke, masturbate, and play hockey at the same time?
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Your just jealous because he has Slappy!
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't give two shits what he thinks about New York.
He and all his New York friends can go freeze to death in their lovely winters, and then in 50 years they can start swimming to work cause New York City will be under water. And if we are just sticking to teams, California Cool has been pretty effective the past few years, a Stanley Cup and 3 conference finals appearances. New York has one Conference finals appearance. Yes, New York bulldoggedness has certainly been effective. Now excuse while I go outside, something a New Yorker wont be able to do right now.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I also should have mentioned that our economy and population makes New York look like a third world country.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
oh be a lucky mask..im going to 2 games this month…would be nice
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell is it with kids and stealing pens!
GO SHARKS!
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wooooooooooooooooooooo
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 5:46 PM PDT reply actions
Perry can’t stand to see a penalty half-completed.
Take notes on those dives, Cogliano. :)
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was pretty funny how much air the caps chose to get on thier dives…
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
getzlaf u bastard
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 5:54 PM PDT reply actions
Boo…its over!!! We’re doomed!!!
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
He’s bald-ist
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
by Semi_Colon on Nov 1, 2011 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Aside from Ang...
You’re my favorite Canucks fan.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
he loves to bark at others..wonder if he loooks in the mirror and barks at himself..with those costly turnovers
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems Hiller’s weakness is skating so you’re parallel to the net and taking a shot that isn’t really even a shot.
He's fancy. He'll go glove.
I’m here for the gangbang
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
This is the internet. Who knows. Maybe you are a female who likes enormous dicks
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
Or...
Has enormous dicks..and yes plural.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
Once the Ducks realize the other team is capable of scoring they freeze up. It’s a survival tactic or something.
He's fancy. He'll go glove.
Go Hiller Go
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
too early for go clock go?
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
all right perry!!…nice pass by baldy
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 6:38 PM PDT reply actions
woooooooooooooooooo!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
ewww…sloppy play
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
at least fowler's...
not one of our main PK’ers…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
go clock go!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
fuckin shit
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
fuckin crap…shit ball…fuick
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 1, 2011 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
God damn it Earl, You guys are fans of my rival team......
Yet you make it so hard for me to hate you.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
by Diamondback15 on Nov 1, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, appraently you birds weren't angry enough.
You lack…….hate.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
dammit
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
I’m not exactly sure what happened – movie just ended and I checked NHL.com for the scores, said over a minute left – Ducks ahead by 1, then it updated and said Caps won in OT. Was it really that fast?
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