This is actually my most watched youtube video but the Gif just makes it simpler. I love the suit and the body bend. Here is my favorite Reddit comment on it.
I’ve heard it said that when you’re limp and relaxed you can avoid some injury. The way he moved like Gumby in that last fall makes me wonder if he’ll just be a little scraped up.
I’m a hyper-station switcher when it comes to listening to music on the radio. It’s not that I have attention deficit disorder, I’ve just been listening to music for a long time so I’ve heard a lot songs. This means that even though a song might be on the Rolling Stone Top 500, I’ve heard it 500 times and can’t stand to listen to it 501. Other songs though, no matter how many times I hear them, I don’t turn off. They are a notch higher TO ME. I don’t get sick of them by over listening to them and there is some meaning in the songs that interests me more than your typical catchy chorus tune. This list will go over a few that pop up in my mind of songs I never switch.
Tears For Fears – Everybody Want To Rule The World
I would assume almost everyone has heard this song especially since Lorde did a cover of it for the Hunger Games. Needless to say, covers don’t compare to the original. The opening notes sound like you are entering the world which is probably what TFF was going for with the opening line “welcome to your life.” This song is about the quest for power, and how it can have unfortunate consequences. Says producer Chris Hughes, ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ was so simple and went down so quickly, it was effortless, really. In fact, as a piece of recording history, it’s bland as hell,”
REM – Nightswimming
The tempo of this song is what gets me. Sources say it’s about a group of friends who go skinny dipping at night, which draws from similar experiences in the band’s early days. However, front-man Michael Stipe has denied that that is the topic of the song; rather, Stipe says the song is about a “kind of an innocence that’s either kind of desperately clung onto or obviously lost.
Nightswimming deserves a quiet night
I’m not sure all these people understand
It’s not like years ago
The fear of getting caught
The recklessness in water
They cannot see me naked
These things they go away
Replaced by every day
The Postal Service – Nothing Better
The back and forth between boy and girl in this song is what sets it apart. Postal service drops an electronic beat which gives the song a cold feeling and that’s exactly what the song is going for. The guy is looking to get the girl back and the girl is saying to fuck off. The guys idea of there could be Nothing Better is not shown through his actions which the girl appropriately points out. I believe this song could be the theme song to many relationships.
Jackson Browne – Running On Empty
A huge song that gained even further popularity after its appearance in Forrest Gump. Its about the journey of life and every single person can relate to it. I will never get tired of this set of lines because it is the sheer definition of empathy.
Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels
I don’t know how to tell you all just how crazy this life feels
I look around for the friends that I used to turn to to pull me through
Looking into their eyes I see them running too
Bruce Hornsby and the Range – Mandolin Rain
A wizard on the piano. The album The Way It Is doesn’t get nearly enough respect. This song is about a guy losing his girl and the sadness he feels. He sings it about it in each verse but I think it’s the piano that makes this song. I rarely change Bruce number 2 when his songs play.
Talking Heads – Road To Nowhere
I was first struck by this song in New Zealand bar. It was playing as a music video and I knew I had heard the song before but couldn’t place it. Once I pinpointed it, it became one of my favorite Talking Heads song. I like the premise of a Road To Nowhere because I think that’s where everyone is headed they just don’t know it. David Byrne seems to think that he knows where he’s going, and it’s a road to nowhere and journey is wonderful.
If I had to pick a celebrity to bang, it would be Katy Perry. I’d usually favor a blonde with a huge rack but I think the total Katy Perry package is what my package would prefer. She’s beautiful, she has an infamous rack, her music is inspiring to millions, and she genuinely seems like a good person. I remember hearing a crazy story when Howard Stern was interviewing Russell Brand and he was jokingly say that him and Katy would have wheelchair sex. As it was later found out (no proof obviously), he wasn’t joking around but only pretending to be joking around in the interview. There’s no way she’d be as famous without her boobs aiding her career. Either way, enjoy these Gifs because these are the best Katy Perry Gifs on the internet.
Coming Into Place
Bouncing Breasts
Always Brightens a Mood
Is this symbolic?
Quality is fine here.
It’s suddenly the best time of the year. Spring Training is coming to a close and Fantasy Baseball live drafts are occurring every 5 minutes around the country. This is one of my favorite meaningless pastimes, and one which helps enliven the season from a myriad of perspectives. I don’t usually play in Prize leagues or do Auction Drafts, so perhaps some of these selections may not suit you. The best advice (if you’re not trying to make a buck) is to draft the team you believe in and enjoy rooting over the summer.
I can’t promise the “best” picks, but they are selected with my heart – and this is my take. Drafting McCutchen pre-PIT radar, minors Mike Trout, Matt Carpenter and Starling Marte served me well over the past years. All in all, I have won my invitational league twice in 3 years, lost the final twice in an another, and was cursing Gerardo Parra in a 3rd Place match-up last year. My approach has always been to appreciate the game first – and you will see the value on draft day. Know the game and have fun.
FANTASY DRAFT OBSERVATIONS…[2014]
1. Tons of overvalued players based on expectations of repeat/expected performances – or just a general love affair. Chris Davis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Clayton Kershaw, Andrew McCutchen, etc.
2. Pitching is deeper than meets the eye. My gut tells me there won’t be dominant 1st Round pitching played this year. Sure, some will be better – and more consistent – but not providing the draft selection required.
3. A lot of teams are going to be better, more productive versions of their former selves – and most people don’t seem to be looking there. NY Mets, CHI White Sox, MIA Marlins, CHI Cubs
4. A lot of teams had poor/improved years last year, with great players, and are poised for strong rebounds. And most people don’t seem to be looking there. SF Giants, KC Royals, LA Angels
MY 8 GENERAL FANTASY DRAFT “RULES”
1. You can always get a quality outfielder. They get hurt everyday (due to position) – so there are plenty moving into starting roles all the time. They are usually the earliest call-ups for promising youngsters too. Don’t draft an outfielder in the first 4 rounds.
2. Saves are easy to find. Look for teams in tight divisions. (Also – see above re: role promotions).
3. Steals are overrated. If a player records a high steal number – they probably only got to 1st base to start. So no HR, no RBI, no XBH. Some leagues penalize for CS – but never for not reaching 2nd on a clear triple.
4. .Beyond their own point structure – .AVG and BB’s produces opportunity. Runs, RBI, (yes – Steals), XBH, HR. They are also indicators of consistent point performance. Consistency is key.
5. Starting pitching is over-valued and over-drafted. Look for consistency with flashes of dominance. Take a risk. (Again – see #1 re: role promotions/relegations). [i.e. the Bartolo Colon complex.]
6. If they can’t hit at least .271 in the Majors – don’t draft them.
7. Draft a “team” – which can put consistent points on the board – across categories. One guy hitting 40 HR and batting .265 to do it doesn’t amount to 2 guys hitting 23 HR and clearing .280 each – and providing production in 2 spots.
8 Draft Ike Davis – just in case.
DRAFT SELECTION “SLEEPERS”
[The picks below are geared towards a Head-to-Head Category Points League – with a Snake Draft system.]
C: SALVADOR PEREZ (KC)
This is a giant man playing catcher
Catcher is historically an incredibly weak position to draft for. Perez can be had in the late rounds – due to his propensity to injury. If you chose not to spend a 3rd-6th round pick on Posey or Molina, the line below will look pretty great for a position you may have forgotten about…Perez is consistent as a defensive catcher if your league tallies FLD%. He could easily hit 20 HR if he sacrifices his .AVG a bit. Catcher points are like surprise points anyway.
ESPN 2014 Projection: .303 / 58 R / 15 HR / 77 RBI / 1 SB
B 2014 Projection: .289 / 65 R / 12 HR / 82 RBI / 4 SB
1B: JOEY VOTTO (CIN)
Votto as a 3B prospect in 2001. “Votto made a name for himself at Tropicana. He is a good looking athlete with a strong baseball body and a nice arm. Most importantly he has a beautiful left-hand swing that projects to hit with plus power. The ball jumps off his bat and sounds a bit different than most wood bats.
Tough to call Joey Votto a “sleeper” – but no one seems to want to draft him. 1B has long been viewed as a “key” position to draft power and RBI. He is a “sleeper” because where he is being drafted – past midnight 1st, mid/late 2nd round. [See #4 in Draft Rules]. Joey Votto once thought he was creating too many out of play outs a few years back. He looked at his approach and corrected it. “According to FanGraphs, Votto has exactly 12 infield pop-ups since 2007 and just three (!) since the end of the 2009 season. In fact, Votto went the entire 2010 campaign without hitting an infield fly.” Pretty sure he knows how to adjust his swing…
“Not only has Votto only pulled one foul ball into the stands during his 2,821 big-league plate appearances, but he can still remember the moment he put that baseball into the seats.” (YahooSports – 2012)
When we all look back he will be the Jimmie Foxx to Babe Ruth (Votto to Cabrera). He walks, hits, hits XBH, has power, bats in an RBI spot – and has done this for years with Jay Bruce and other characters protecting him. Look for a bit more power this year – and a multi-category draft steal for the once “Top 5” pick. Btw…if you take Prince Fielder with this pick over Votto…just auto-draft the rest.
*SIDE NOTE: While Buster Posey will cost you a much higher pick at C then you may want to use – as of 2012, Posey had only made 2 (yes…2!!!!) infield pop-up outs in his career. (Can we lock these two in a batting cage with Jimmy Rollins?
ESPN 2014 Projection: .327 / 99 R / 24 HR / 77 RBI / 7 SB
B 2014 Projection: .308 / 92 R / 31 HR / 91 RBI / 5 SB
2B: MARTIN PRADO (ARZ)
Vintage Prado…doing everything.
Martin Prado is fantasy gold – the “poor-mans” version of Ben Zobrist. He plays about every position and is a consistent multi-category offensive producer. Star 2B went down? PRADO! His eligibility at nearly every thin draft position (2B/3B/SS/OF) makes him a mainstay in my lineups. Maybe it’s because he shows up all over the place on position rankings…but people ALWAYS forget to draft him based on position need. Consider where you need to draft Dustin Pedroia or Zobrist for their production – then look at where you can draft Prado. His lineup got better too.
ESPN 2014 Projection: .290 / 80 R / 12 HR / 82 RBI / 7 SB
B 2014 Projection: .285 / 84 R / 15 HR / 81 RBI / 9 SB
3B: PABLO SANDOVAL (SF) / RYAN ZIMMERMAN (WSH)
This one is a split…based on production vs. draft position.
Sandoval is one of the most underrated fantasy assets. Streaky, but he will contribute in all categories (but SB) – and at a weak draft position of 3B. I took him in the 11th round here. His projections look a lot like David Wright (who was drafted in the 4th). The Panda is another player people often forget about – on a team coming off a forgettable season. Beltre may have 7-12 more HR and 20 more RBI than Sandoval- but worth a 2nd round pick? A slimmer Sandoval should help his XBH and Runs Scored too. His extra chains may be tough to overcome though. People often forget about the games on the West Coast when drafting.
DAVID WRIGHT – ESPN 2014 Projection: .303 / 88 R / 22 HR / 85 RBI / 18 SB PABLO SANDOVAL – ESPN 2014 Projection: .290 / 71 R / 21 HR / 90 RBI / 1 SB
B SANDOVAL 2014 Projection: (I agree. See above.)
DAVID WRIGHT – ESPN 2014 Projection: .303 / 88 R / 22 HR / 85 RBI / 18 SB
PABLO SANDOVAL – ESPN 2014 Projection: .290 / 71 R / 21 HR / 90 RBI / 1 SB
B 2014 Projection: (I agree. See above.)
Zimmerman (and wife). (See: Joey Votto entry). Josh Donaldson was drafted a round before – at 3B [I loved him when he had C eligibility – but don’t think a repeat is in store]. Zimmerman brings consistent .AVG, good power – and batting with RUN’s and RBI’s around. Prone to bouts of injury, but his production upside is huge – across most all categories. If your league tallies FLD% – he is a top 3-4 performer for you. I drafted Zimmerman in the 6th (!) round. Not entirely sure how that happened actually…
ESPN 2014 Projection: .282 / 86 R / 27 HR / 88 RBI / 6 SB
B 2014 Projection: (I agree. See above.)
SS: ALEXI RAMIREZ (CHI – SOX)
Before it was in vogue to have Cuban players on your team, Alexi Ramirez was the Cuban player. He has played great team baseball for years – although never meeting the MLB expectations of being a slugging SS. He is often the forgotten producer at a weak position. Unless you drafted high to fill shortstop (basically, the injury Pandora’s Box that is Tulo) – you are probably stuck. Be realistic about your expectations from the position. He rarely gets hurt and puts up solid numbers across the board. I imagine you aren’t drafting for power at the SS position…The SOX are going to be much better this year – and Ramirez will be privy to a better offense around him. When your team struggles with .AVG – then (yes) SB help make runs. SOX may give DET a run for their money this year.
ESPN 2014 Projection: .275 / 69 R / 9 HR / 62 RBI / 24 SB
B 2014 Projection: .278 / 79 R / 13 HR / 71 RBI / 29 SB
OF: ALEX GORDON (KC)
He was once the “original” Wil Myers in KC. Tough to hit 30 HR out of the 2-hole with a franchise on your back though…He is finally moving down in the order – into a major RBI role – and is engulfed by Billy Butler. Look for the major year everyone has been expecting from Gordon. Mid-round pick. Gordon is the model of productivity and consistency…and can sneakily win a week for you in any category. He won’t get Pence girls – but provides solid production across the board.
ESPN 2014 Projection: .274 / 89 R / 20 HR / 76 RBI / 12 SB
B 2014 Projection: .278 / 85 R / 26 HR / 87 RBI / 15 SB
OF: HUNTER PENCE (SF)
Pence – and his myriad of ex-girlfriends. Chicks dig crazy and awkward lunging I suppose.
Imagine if Jose Reyes were an outfielder…what you see is what you get. Pence will cost you a high-mid round pick, but offers impact in all categories. He is often over-looked and over-valued at the same time. If you like his play – draft him. He is never a “lock” for anything – but always excites and surprises. Remember, we are building a team – not just drafting based on “best” stats each pick…SF will have a better year in 2014, so look for Pence to actually repeat his individual effort from last season. Pence generally logs points across all categories. His propensity for insane streaks of production can salvage a week – and provide a win out of nowhere. He has…the most confounding swing of any man alive…
ESPN 2014 Projection: .274 / 86 R / 22 HR / 91 RBI / 10 SB
B 2014 Projection: .271 / 85 R / 26 HR / 98 RBI / 17 SB
OF: JAYSON WERTH (WSH)
Werth –the walking ecosystem and spiritual leader of the “Natitude” movement.
Werth is another under-rated producer who will probably cost only a late mid-round pick. People seem to be worried about his age and health. He comes from a family of Olympic athletes. My bet is that he has a good sense of how to take care of his body…
Most likely he will put up much better numbers than Puig (3rd/4th Round)- vs. Werth (8th/9th Round). People LOVE SB’s I guess…
PUIG ESPN 2014 Projection: .288 / 88 R / 26 HR / 76 RBI / 17 SB
WERTH ESPN 2014 Projection: .277 / 84 R / 24 HR / 77 RBI / 8 SB
B 2014 Projection: .271 / 85 R / 26 HR / 98 RBI / 15 SB
OF: NICK MARKAKIS (BAL)
Markakis and some dogs he found running away from Chris Davis.
Markakis. He never gets hurt (playing in 1,210 games out of 1,296 possible games over his 8 year career in Baltimore). He will always be undervalued after never really repeating the promise of his sophomore season (at 23) where he put up a .300 AVG / 97 R / 43 2B / 23 HR / 112 RBI / 18 SB. However, he is a career .298 hitter and simply put – a true professional baseball player.
After 8 years of organizational growing spurts, he is now playing for one of the most offensively capable teams in baseball. Guess what…he STARTS for that team – and you can snag him in your final 3-4 picks. Often viewed as a “depth” pick, he can function as a strong everyday OF. He is only 29 – so don’t rule out him regaining some of the magic that launched his career almost a decade ago. Prior to last season, he had never hit under .284 – while averaging about 161 games played per year. He has averaged a career .993 FLD % as well. I was able to snag him in the 20th round – but maybe consider him a bit higher…
ESPN 2014 Projection: .283 / 82 R / 12 HR / 64 RBI / 3 SB
B 2014 Projection: .301 / 87 R / 16 HR / 72 RBI / 9 SB
UTIL: BILLY BUTLER
Billy Butler is a great myth. He is a big guy who makes contact (kind of like Fielder… maybe you drafted the Soy Train in the 3rd Round…). The only difference is that Butler won’t hit 40 HR – but he does everything else – and (again), people forget about him because he plays in KC and doesn’t hit 40. Outside of HR…Butler is a WAY cheaper version of Fielder…and who knows, maybe he breaks out the power this year…Gordon dropping down should help. He hits doubles like Cabrera hits home runs. Aoki leading off and a better team around him means a lot of RBI chances in KC this year. Everyone hates Billy Butler on draft day because: 1) He doesn’t hit 30+ / year and 2) He has no positional eligibility. Picture for a moment…who might occupy your UTIL spot over the season…Tell me they will be better than this:
PRINCE FIELDER ESPN 2014 Projection: .300 / 89 R / 35 HR / 113 RBI / 1 SB
ESPN 2014 Projection: .295 / 75 R / 21 HR / 90 RBI / 2 SB
B 2014 Projection: .289 / 81 R / 27 HR / 101 RBI / 1 SB
“TRUE” SLEEPER: KOLTEN WONT (2B – STL)
Wong could easily be the best final pick in the draft. There is an off chance he will platoon at 2B – but continues to be the favorite to be the starting 2B for the St. Louis Cardinals. Yes – the defending NL Champion Cardinals. The Cardinals have one of the most productive graduation rates from their farm system – and rarely miss with promotions. They believe Wong can be their starter – and so should you. (Remember Matt Carpenter as a “risky” call-up?). Growing pains are to be expected – but consider where you need to draft a player like Utley or Jed Lowrie to fill 2B – then look at Wong. If he establishes himself as the true everyday 2B for the Cardinals, he will be a top 8+ 2B option – at the weakest fantasy position every year. If you are in a Keeper league – draft him early. Middle infielders are by far the most difficult positions to get quality production from.
CHASE UTLEY ESPN 2014 Projection: .281 / 76 R / 16 HR / 71 RBI / 12 SB
WONG ESPN 2014 Projection: .266 / 56 R / 7 HR / 37 RBI / 19 SB
B 2014 Projection: .271 / 68 R / 9 HR / 51 RBI / 21 SB
PITCHERS TO DRAFT “CHEAP’: Here are some people available super late in the draft who will over-produce in their respective categories.
ANDREW CASHNER (SD), TIM LINCECUM (SF), JONATHAN PAPELBON (PHL), C.C. SABATHIA (NYY), MICHAEL PINEDA (NYY)
HOW MY BEST DRAFT (of 4) WORKED OUT
Tulo, Zimmerman and Carpenter falling was nice. I love Posey – even knowing a 3rd round pick is not worth it for C.
| 2 | Miguel Cabrera, Det 3B |
| 19 | Troy Tulowitzki, Col SS |
| 22 | Joey Votto, Cin 1B |
| 39 | Buster Posey, SF C |
| 42 | David Ortiz, Bos DH |
| 59 | Ryan Zimmerman, Wsh 3B |
| 62 | Matt Carpenter, StL 2B |
| 79 | Jayson Werth, Wsh OF |
| 82 | Jason Heyward, Atl OF |
| 99 | Martin Prado, Ari 3B |
| 102 | Pablo Sandoval, SF 3B |
| 119 | Zack Wheeler, NYM SP |
| 122 | CC Sabathia, NYY SP |
| 139 | Michael Wacha, StL SP |
| 142 | Sonny Gray, Oak SP |
| 159 | Christian Yelich, Mia OF |
| 162 | Clay Buchholz, Bos SP |
| 179 | Tim Lincecum, SF SP |
| 182 | Grant Balfour, TB RP |
| 199 | John Axford, Cle RP |
| 202 | Nick Markakis, Bal OF |
| 219 | Tommy Hunter, Bal RP |
| 222 | Colby Rasmus, Tor OF |
| 239 | Gregory Polanco, Pit OF |
| 242 | Chris Carter, Hou 1B |
Bulk shopping makes a lot of sense. I’ve been shopping at Sam’s club for well over 5 years for my Supermarket needs. It seems to be the most economical way to purchase even with the nominal yearly membership. You buy things in larger quantities for cheaper individual prices. On the surface, this works out well in many situations but not all. This post will describe the good and bad of purchasing at Sam’s Club.
Water & Gatorade – The pricing is always the cheapest and the liquid never goes bad. I also never get tired of drinking water or the 3x flavors that the 24 pack of Gatorade comes in. Even if I do get sick of one of the Gatorade flavors, there are even more selections to exhaust.
Paper Towels & TP – These items make the most sense because they are always in need. It’s not a product that sits in the pantry forever because they are used on a daily occurrence. I’m not too brand preferential on these, the lowest price usually earns my business.
Bathroom Products – This may seem like a weird one but buying a huge amount of shampoo and conditioner saves money. Not only does it save money, but I never have to worry about running out. This goes the same with body gel, toothpaste, mouth wash, dental floss, and contact solution. The money savings is great but always having it is where the real savings comes in.
Frozen Food – I’m not much of a cook so I tend to eat a lot of frozen meals. Buying frozen food means that you get a lot of it and it won’t spoil. It’s usually easier and cheaper than fast food so it has its merits. One downside though is that you can get sick of the meal because there is just too much of it. A 3 pack of a frozen pizza is ok but 65 ravioli’s won’t taste the same after a while.
Bread and Lunch Meat – Sam’s makes you buy 2 loaves of bread and large portions of lunch meat. This works great if you are feeding a baseball team but for an individual, it almost always goes bad for me. I’ve resorted to buying smaller quantities at the super market if I want to make a sandwich.
Fresh Fruit – I just bought 3 lbs of grapes and I have a hard time believing I will finish them before expiration. It’s not that there are too many as much of you just get tired of eating them. Obviously the bad items tend to be the ones that go bad.
Cookies and Snacks – This is a weird one but huge quantities of junk food is overwhelming. 3 packs of Chips Ahoy will make anyone sick of a cookie. This works the same way with Cheetos and those types of chip products. There is just not enough variety for me in those huge bags. I can’t understand why the package 2 salsa’s with 1 queso. At least put the spinach dip back!
I went pretty hard on both Friday night and Saturday day. Yesterday was one of the least productive days of my life. I was confined to a 10 foot area for essentially the entire day. I ask myself why I put myself through these vicious cycles but when I’m having a blast on Saturday, the answer isn’t entirely one sided. Either way it’s like giving up 2 days of my life for 2 extremely fun days.
This website though takes a hit though when I’m not feeling 100%. My creativity gets to an all time low and my motivation isn’t there. This post is just filler.
I’ve watched the first few episodes of Games of Arms on AMC and find arm wrestling fascinating. The matches are usually pretty short and won by the more strategic, stronger, better man. It’s fun trying to predict who is going to win based off of past results and class levels. For instance, Dave Chaffee (the guy doesn’t even have a Wiki page) recently became the world champion by beating the undefeated Russian champion Denis Cyplenkov. This is a huge deal for Russians but doesn’t even register on the American radar. So now when Dave Chaffee is pitted against one of the arm wrestlers from the show, he’s in a class by himself and some of these other guys are chumps. Last match he beat his opponent using his off hand to give you an idea. This interest lead me to look into arm wrestling a bit further and there are a few top guys whose names stand out.
Alexey Voevoda vs John Brzenk
Alexey Voyevoda pops up after a few searches. To start the Alexey Voyevoda Wikipedia page – “Voyevoda holds a good deal of recognition as a professional arm wrestler, he has secured several Russian arm wrestling championships. His triumph over legendary arm-wrestler John Brzenk, was immortalized in the feature length documentary, “Pulling John”, directed by Sevan Matossian.” When you read about John Brzenk, he’s considered the top of the top. To beat him is extraordinary. Alexey Voyevoda’s talents don’t end there though. He has won many medals for Russia’s Olympic bobsled team. Is anyone else blown away by this?
| Gold | 2014 Sochi | Four-man |
| Gold | 2014 Sochi | Two-man |
| Silver | 2006 Turin | Four-man |
| Bronze | 2010 Vancouver | Two-man |
John Breznk vs Sylvester Stallone in Over the Top. Look at that size difference!
So not only is this guy one of the best arm wrestlers on our planet, but he is also able to jump into a speeding sled with other people and be elite. I don’t know how much of bob sledding requires physical attributes but whatever this guy’s’ make up is, it’s working. These are the type of people who blow my mind. I’m not able to be even close to the best at ONE thing and this guy is the best in the world at 2 things! In my mind, a guy like Alexey Voyevoda should make a list of dual sport athletes and they should be considered better than one trick pony’s. Bo Jackson comes to mind as a rival.
FORTUNE — It’s been a busy couple of weeks for bitcoin enthusiasts, first as they dealt with the volatility brought on by the implosion of the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, then as Newsweek fingered a 64-year-old California man named Satoshi Nakamoto as the creator of the virtual currency.
How does this wording get past editors? It was hyperlinked! No way am I clicking on that.
Also who thinks Bitcoin isn’t going to 0? Nothing goes up that fast.
This is a short video of a segway break on the Cartoon Network during Adult Swim. I found it to be hilarious and commend them on creating something that appeals to the demographic who watches their shows.
I apologize for the video but I took 10 takes and couldn’t figure out how to make the white lettering not glow. I’ve added the text below for utmost clarity.
How To Play Jai Alai
1. Sling the ball at a wall with your hand scoop
2. Catch the ball and whip it at the other guy’s dick
3. Important: Don’t let the ball hit you in the dick
4. First one to hit the other guy and make him cry wins
5. Then you eat chips and salsa together and watch DVD’s
In conclusion, we’ve never play Jai Alai.
Why did I think this was hilarious? First things first, I knew Jai Alai was a game where you used a scoop to throw a ball but had no idea how to play. Other tidbits I knew are it is a big gambling game and I remember Johnny Knoxville in Jackass taking the shots to the body so that also piqued my interest. I was actually curious to know how to play. Either way, once 2 hit, I was already cracking up because that wasn’t what I expected and they used the word dick. The idea of balls hitting people in the dick at high velocity was immediately hitting my hilarious zone. 4 and 5 could have been a bit more thought out but the damage had already been done. Altogether, I was amused.
This is how you really play.
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There have been constant #100happydays springing up all over social media so I investigated a bit. A website is promoting people to take a picture of something that makes them happy for 100 days straight. The stat says 71% of people fail to complete this challenge. Without falling into the masses, I’ll be participating in the 100 unhappy days challenge which is the exact opposite. Each day I’ll have a post to Twitter with a picture of something that makes me unhappy. I would suppose I would also fail if I had to find 100 happy ideas 100 days in a row but I’m much more content with the unpleasant side of things. The best part about this is that everything will be original content which is where I think my site is failing.
This is going to sound crazy but I am starting to find more fun in the unhappiness than in the happiness, which in turn is making me happy so it must be working. How can this be bad?
