This is truly a momentous occasion for everyone here at That's What He Said as we celebrate our 42nd post.
For all you who actually know me, you know what this means.
If not, you're probably waiting for the punchline as to what the hell I'm talking about.
No jokes here. This is big. Huge, in fact. Dare I say - GINORMOUS!
If you've yet to be enlightened as to the power and strength of 42, consider yourself formally introduced.
Everyone, this is 42.
42, this is everyone.
I kid you not when I say this number is everywhere. Da Krew back home knows it. My family knows it. And now, you do too. You're welcome.
Don't believe me? Try Googling "the answer to life, the universe, and everything".
You tell me what it gives you as a result.
So from my introductory post, to random rants on such things as ManRam's BBQ, the world's biggest hog and of course a few poker night recaps, we've come a long way baby!
So happy 42nd post everyone... you are all as big a part of this as I am, if not moreso.
After all, I do it for you. Thanks for clicking!
And with that, how about some more random crap that's stuck inside my brain trying to get out...
Attention execs at NBC – if you’re looking for a new cast member for “Heroes” next year, I humbly recommend myself. And you won’t even have to use any special effects to showcase my super power.
Just call me – COMPUTER KILLER!
In the matter of a week, I somehow managed to completely fry my laptop AND the hard drive of my computer at work.
Unbelievable.
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Huge, huge, huge series for the Cubbies this weekend as we swept the White Sox for the first time in history at US Cellular Field.
Starting pitching was lights out. Bullpen did exactly what they were called on to do and thanks to the suddenly-worth-every penny-of-his-$136 million-contract-Alfonso Soriano (3 HRs in 3 days and a huge OF assist to keep it a scoreless game on Sunday), this could very well be the series that turns the Cubs season around.
After a horrible start, we’re now only 7.5 behind Milwaukee, who will come in to Wrigley for a three-game series this coming weekend.
My gut says after this week, that lead is trimmed to 5. Just a hunch.
Look out Brew Crew – we’re coming for ya!
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On that note, our Stat Of the Day comes directly from the sinking South Siders...
The Chicago White Sox are the only team in the majors to not have a single player with a batting average over .300.
Oy.
Want to know how bad it’s gotten on the South Side of town? The White Sox are now 14.5 games behind the first place Tigers… and only 1.5 games ahead of the last place Royals!
Oh how the mighty have fallen. What the hell happened to the Pale Hose?!?
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I’m usually a big fan of the NBA draft. But could really care less about this year.
If Portland doesn’t take Greg Oden with the first pick, the brass should all be shipped out to sea. Durant is the fun pick – will probably sell more tickets right away. Guess what else sells tickets? Winning.
Paired with last year’s rookie sensation Brandon Roy, Oden will get the Blazers a whole lot closer to where they want to be a lot sooner than the skinny swingman from Texas.
What I am looking forward to is what gem the Spurs will find hidden in an Uzbekistan village at pick 28. I don’t know how they do it. But if you can play ball, Coach Pop and his staff will find you.
All we need to know is what size ring you wear.
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From the department of "Sometimes they never learn"...
Embattled Bears DL Tank Johnson was pulled over in Scottsdale over the weekend. While there’s no word yet as to why cops pulled Tank over, you can’t help but get the feeling a very worrisome pattern is forming.
I really hope this is just another case of the Man trying to keep a Brotha down. Cuz if he really got himself in trouble again, there is serious cause for concern. If charges arise, he’s forcing the Bears hand to make a drastic move.
Maybe the Bengals need a DL.
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Lastly, thoughts and prayers to the family of Rod Beck.
The 38-year-old former relief pitcher was found dead in his home in Phoenix on Saturday. While a punchline to many baseball fans, known more for rockin’ the killer stache and a beer gut than for his pitching prowess, Shooter played an integral role in my baseball fandom when he saved a MLB-leading 51 games for the Cubs in 1998, helping us clinch the Wild Card.
A huge fan favorite wherever he went, Beck especially endeared himself to Cubs fans in 2003. After falling on hard times and landing out of the majors, Beck signed on with the AAA Iowa Cubs in ’03. During his stint there, the burly hurler lived in his RV parked just outside the stadium and would welcome fans to come hang out and share a beer, whether to drown the sorrows of losing or celebrate a win.
We’ll miss you Shooter. The baseball world is a little less colorful without you.
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