These were the top random thoughts that crossed my mind today:
Tiger Woods. Is he really gay? And if so, was his marriage and family, along with the women he has been linked to just a coverup? And if so, will the public forgive him for his “transgressions” as the public often does when a man reveals his true sexuality? And if so, will his sponsors forgive him too and come back? I don’t know of too many gay athletes with mega sponsorship deals, but maybe as Tiger’s father said so long ago, Tiger will change the world. And if he does, did it really have to be at the cost of his wife Elin, and his kids?
Netflix. Really? Is anyone else upset that Netflix has signed an agreement with Warner Brothers to delay new releases by 28 days so they can sell more DVDs? I know L and I have already cut our rental agreement with Netflix back to 1 rental at a time, but given how convenient Redbox is, if Netflix decides to take the same approach with other studios, Netflix may get cut from our budget entirely. This agreement seems like such a risky move given how tight family budgets have become in this economy, and most families are looking for any excuse to cut unneeded discretionary expenses. Will greed be the downfall of what used to be such a smart and savvy company?
The Bowl Season. Does anyone else think the bowl season is too long? With tonight’s national championship game looming, I am actually sitting on my computer rather than watching the pre-game with bated breath as I once used to. The excitement of the bowl season used to culminate with a crazy day of college football on New Year’s Day, and a night of championship football. Then it expanded to January 2… then January 3… and then this year’s ridiculuous schedule of a game every night (except for the NFL’s Sunday). January 7th for the national championship game? Really? I’ll be lucky if I make it to half. I just don’t care anymore.
Gilbert Arenas. I am sure this has been blogged and talked about to death, but what an idiot. When the Wizards signed Gilbert Arenas back in 2003 (which seems like yesterday sadly) I thought the Wizards were finally going to be a premiere team to compete in the Eastern Conference. As most of you know, he has been a complete disappointment, along with the Wizards as a whole (with the exception of beating the Bulls in the first round back in the ‘04-’05 season – which has to go down as one of the more exciting sports moments I’ve experienced in person). And then he brings unloaded guns to the locker room. When David Sterns suspended him indefinitely yesterday, I didn’t care. As one caller put it on a local sports show recently, “it’s not as if we asked Gilbert to be a role model, even if the kids naturally gravitate to him. We just want him to act like a responsible citizen, not a 12 year old.” He hasn’t, and is a 12 year old. I say cut him and good riddance… may we void your contract on the nearest hibachi.
The Redskins. As most of you know, I love Washington sports, and I love the Redskins, for better or for worse. But I’m over it. I’m over the firing of Vinny. I’m over the hiring of Bruce Allen. I’m over Shanahan being named the head coach, and I’m over all of the ridiculous antics of such overpaid egos like Clinton Portis and Albert Haynesworth. As I said to my buddy yesterday, just effing win. Seriously, I don’t care who you draft, what your draft strategy is, what Shanahan’s record has been, or whatever analysis is required. Just shut up and win next season.
Nosey Neighbor. Finally, if your neighbor’s dog barks in the middle of the night when you normally never hear it, and then you ask them about it the next day because you were concerned that something nefarious might be going on, are you a nosey neighbor or a concerned neighbor? I’d like to think the latter, but could easily see being the former. I hope they think of us though as concerned neighbors.
Anyway, that’s all for now. I’ve wasted enough time banging out my frustration on these keys and should probably get some work done tonight before I bore myself with the Texas-Alabama game. Thanks for listening.
Posted via web from Daily Life Shorts
This Week’s Random Thoughts and Rants
January 7, 2010 · Filed under Random Rambling, Sporting Commentary
These were the top random thoughts that crossed my mind today:
Tiger Woods. Is he really gay? And if so, was his marriage and family, along with the women he has been linked to just a coverup? And if so, will the public forgive him for his “transgressions” as the public often does when a man reveals his true sexuality? And if so, will his sponsors forgive him too and come back? I don’t know of too many gay athletes with mega sponsorship deals, but maybe as Tiger’s father said so long ago, Tiger will change the world. And if he does, did it really have to be at the cost of his wife Elin, and his kids?
Netflix. Really? Is anyone else upset that Netflix has signed an agreement with Warner Brothers to delay new releases by 28 days so they can sell more DVDs? I know L and I have already cut our rental agreement with Netflix back to 1 rental at a time, but given how convenient Redbox is, if Netflix decides to take the same approach with other studios, Netflix may get cut from our budget entirely. This agreement seems like such a risky move given how tight family budgets have become in this economy, and most families are looking for any excuse to cut unneeded discretionary expenses. Will greed be the downfall of what used to be such a smart and savvy company?
The Bowl Season. Does anyone else think the bowl season is too long? With tonight’s national championship game looming, I am actually sitting on my computer rather than watching the pre-game with bated breath as I once used to. The excitement of the bowl season used to culminate with a crazy day of college football on New Year’s Day, and a night of championship football. Then it expanded to January 2… then January 3… and then this year’s ridiculuous schedule of a game every night (except for the NFL’s Sunday). January 7th for the national championship game? Really? I’ll be lucky if I make it to half. I just don’t care anymore.
Gilbert Arenas. I am sure this has been blogged and talked about to death, but what an idiot. When the Wizards signed Gilbert Arenas back in 2003 (which seems like yesterday sadly) I thought the Wizards were finally going to be a premiere team to compete in the Eastern Conference. As most of you know, he has been a complete disappointment, along with the Wizards as a whole (with the exception of beating the Bulls in the first round back in the ‘04-’05 season – which has to go down as one of the more exciting sports moments I’ve experienced in person). And then he brings unloaded guns to the locker room. When David Sterns suspended him indefinitely yesterday, I didn’t care. As one caller put it on a local sports show recently, “it’s not as if we asked Gilbert to be a role model, even if the kids naturally gravitate to him. We just want him to act like a responsible citizen, not a 12 year old.” He hasn’t, and is a 12 year old. I say cut him and good riddance… may we void your contract on the nearest hibachi.
The Redskins. As most of you know, I love Washington sports, and I love the Redskins, for better or for worse. But I’m over it. I’m over the firing of Vinny. I’m over the hiring of Bruce Allen. I’m over Shanahan being named the head coach, and I’m over all of the ridiculous antics of such overpaid egos like Clinton Portis and Albert Haynesworth. As I said to my buddy yesterday, just effing win. Seriously, I don’t care who you draft, what your draft strategy is, what Shanahan’s record has been, or whatever analysis is required. Just shut up and win next season.
Nosey Neighbor. Finally, if your neighbor’s dog barks in the middle of the night when you normally never hear it, and then you ask them about it the next day because you were concerned that something nefarious might be going on, are you a nosey neighbor or a concerned neighbor? I’d like to think the latter, but could easily see being the former. I hope they think of us though as concerned neighbors. Anyway, that’s all for now. I’ve wasted enough time banging out my frustration on these keys and should probably get some work done tonight before I bore myself with the Texas-Alabama game. Thanks for listening.Posted via web from Daily Life Shorts
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