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13
Nov
09

Derek Jeter is a BUM!

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JeterJeterNoted thespian Derek Jeter was down on Coney Island yesterday filming a bit part for Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell’s new movie, The Other Guys playing a part that’s a bit incongruous with his normal image, a homeless beggar.

Wearing a silver wig, a dirty stained jacket and torn-up sneakers, Jeter gamely faced the wind and chill in the air to film his part outside Coney Island’s famous Nathans Hot Dogs.

Expect him to receive an Oscar nomination despite the fact that there were a slew of candidates with legitimate range available.

[NY Daily News]

12
Nov
09

Who is Ready for the Superbowl Halftime Show!

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Categories: Awesome, Football and Pop Culture
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The WhoI’ve been wondering WHO will be performing at the Superbowl halftime show, since 2004’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” the performers have been on the older, more classic rock side of the dial. According to Sports Illustrated’s Hot Clicks, this year’s performers will continue that trend, so get your DVRs ready now for THE WHO! Yes!

I love The Who! Who DOESN’T love The Who? Consider me especially excited now for the eventual Saints/Patriots Superbowl; Tom Brady, Drew Brees, kid-toucher Pete Townsend, Randy Moss, Keith Moon, they’ll all be there! Well, maybe not Keith…

There had been rumors that perhaps Bon Jovi would be doing the halftime show, but I can only hope that it is The Who, and them alone. I like me some Bon Jovi, but compare them to The Who and it simply is no contest.

[Hot Clicks!]

10
Nov
09

The Chicago Bulls Sing the Hits From the 80s

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Categories: Awesome, Basketball, Pop Culture and Random
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I know this is a joke ad from the Chicago Bulls but I would seriously consider purchasing this album of the Bulls players singing hits from the 80s. I really REALLY want to hear Brad Miller sing “Physical,” and while I dislike Joakim Noah on the court, but when he starts belting “Jessie’s Girl” I’m hooked.

Vodpod videos no longer available.

I could also listen to that Derrick Rose, Tyrus Thomas version of “Ghostbusters” for the rest of my life.

[Not Qualified to Comment]

04
Nov
09

Dysentary Has Taken Far Too Many From Our Party

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If, like me, you’ve been sitting around anxiously waiting for someone to make an Oregon Trail/NFL mash-up, good news, you’re wait is over! Thanks to the folks over at Slate, finally you can relive the joy of Oregon Trail while adding in America’s game, football. This is one of those events that you’ll remember EXACTLY where you were when you first saw this.

03
Nov
09

Everyone Wants to Make This Thriller

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It has become a ubiquitous Internet meme, since Michael Jackson’s death everyone and their goofy cousin with a webcam has put up their version of the Thriller dance. Guess what, none of y’all are Michael and very few of you can dance. That doesn’t stop those in the sports world from trying to get involved too though.

First off is Matti Höylä, a Finnish goaltender who takes some time during warm-ups to showcase his dance moves for the crowd. He’s not too shabby considering he’s covered in bulky padding, but he loses points because doing the moonwalk is pretty easy on ice.

Then there is the LSU Tigers mascot Mike the Tiger who put together this video of himself dancing for the Capital One Mascot Challenge. It features special effects, an impressive mascot-sized red leather outfit and most importantly, the Tigers cheerleaders. That alone should be enough to sway you.

So, which one do you guys think is better, chime in with a comment below.

27
Oct
09

JJ Redick Wants You to Hear His Rap Supergroup

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I’m very worried, for the longest time I disliked Magic guard JJ Redick, mostly for his Duke past, the constant media attention on him just made me dislike ever having to see or hear him, but today I find myself actually LIKING Redick. I don’t know what’s going on, I must have swine flu or SIDS or something.

Here he is joking around with reporters about a rap project he’s working on with Marcin Gortat and Ryan Anderson that is all very hush-hush until they release their first single, Waste Management.

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[Sporting News] thanks to Isaac for the tip!

21
Oct
09

The Skipper Takes in a Show by the Boss

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Joe Torre at Bruce SpringsteenLast night the Philadelphia Spectrum held one of its final concerts before it is due to be destroyed with Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band holding court. Among the thousands of attendees was one Joseph Paul Torre, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in town to battle the defending champs, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Torre’s appearance did not go unnoticed, whether it was the many phones taking photos of him (left) or when the crowd started chanting “BEAT LA.” Even Bruce got in on the action, during “Glory Days” at the line where Bruce says “I had a friend, was a big baseball player,” Bruce pointed to the Dodgers manager.

I think it’s safe to say that Torre much prefers THIS Boss as opposed to his previous employer George Steinbrenner, who, it should be noted, is a terrible Rock and Roll musician.

[The 700 Level]

15
Oct
09

Wayne Gretzky Mixes and Mingles with Celebrities

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When you’re nicknamed “The Great One” everyone wants to meet you, when you are a superstar in LA — even if it is in hockey — you get to meet tons of interesting celebrities. Via the Greatest Hockey Legends site comes some photos of Wayne Gretzky and some of the famous people he encountered along the way. People such as super-TV dad Alan Thicke and Rob Lowe, Penthouse Pet Carol Davies, the obligatory Gary Coleman shot and of course, Burt Reynolds. Neat!

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[Greatest Hockey Legends]

13
Oct
09

Never Let Go Ron, Never Let Go

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NBA pain-in-the-ass Ron Artest is a man of diverse talents and interests; for instance, here he is at a random Filipno families home singing My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion. While I have ZERO idea how this came about, I do enjoy it. My only complaint is that the girl who can actually really sing (unlike Artest who has a rap album he released in 2006) we never see. Also at no point was anyone knocked out by a punch Artest threw…

08
Oct
09

Former Porn Star’s Song May Save French Coach’s Job

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Categories: Awesome, Pop Culture and Soccer
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Up until recently French national team coach Raymond Domenech was in very real danger of losing his job with many French citizens and media members demanding his head. Thanks to a new pop song from Catherine Ringer titled Je Kiffe Raymond (I Fancy Raymond) he’s likely received a reprieve.

With lyrics like “If he attacked my penalty areas, I would be without defenders,” Ms. Ringer’s song is just a tad bit suggestive. Considering her past, that’s no surprise. Ringer, who rose to fame with Les Rita Mitsouko, an alt-rock group before going solo started out in a very different field, ’70s porn. Perhaps you remember 1978’s Color Climax Special 257 or Stories of Bottom in 1979. And who could ever forget her phenomenal 1981 works Marathon Love and Deep Throats and Little Girls? I know I haven’t.

Thanks to her song becoming a hit, Domenech’s popularity is on the rise and calls for him to be replaced aren’t as prominent. Here’s the song below for you to enjoy in all it’s French-ness.

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[Sports by Brooks]

06
Oct
09

Roethlisberger Takes on Professional Wrestling

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Last night Ben Roethlisberger stopped by WWE Monday Night Raw, alas, he was totally spontaneously interrupted by Big Show and Chris Jericho. Showing the same poise that he has in the pocket, Ben sidestepped their aggression and called an audible, bringing out his offensive line. They squared off against Big Show for a moment before he cut his losses and left.

At least briefly. This time when Big Show returned Roethlisberger had even more help on his side when the tag-team D-Generation X came out and joined forces with the assembled Steelers. The Big Show was scared off and so there’s only two things to do, DANCE and PREEN!

[WWE]

28
Sep
09

Well That’s a Metaphor for the Franchise

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Eddie Vedder is a rabid Cubs fan and so, what better symbol of the continued futility of the franchise than Eddie singing a song he wrote just for the Cubs — entitled “All the Way” — than him forgetting the words halfway through. Although, it being Eddie Vedder it’s not like you can understand the words he says anyways…

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