END OF THE WEEK:
So, it appears that both Auburn and Oregon are going to meet each other in January's BCS Championship Game, which is a shame. The best thing that could have happened is if any one of them had lost this week. Anything to bring chaos and controversy in this crummy BCS system is just the thing that we need. Anyways, here are my picks from the week's best moments, in no particular order, featuring more than usual since I'm not doing "End of the Month" for December (explanation to come in a few weeks):
Death of the Week: Comedic actor Leslie Nielsen
Shoulda been you, Jamie Kennedy!
Movie of the Week: "Black Swan"
Now, I haven't actually seen the movie. But based on the trailers, the interesting plot of the story and all the great reviews from critics across the country, it appears that we might have one of our top ten nominees for Best Picture this season, which is ultimately why I picked it. Speaking of movies, isn't it great that movie awards season is back? Nothing like having a bunch of Hollywood's best dress their finest to self-congratulate each other for another brilliant year, am I right?
Interception of the Week (and of the Year, too): Oklahoma State's Broderick Brown's tip to Shaun Lewis vs. Oklahoma
The best part? Check out WR #85 Ryan Broyles look of disbelief as he just stood their watching the interception happen, then getting leveled by some defender. The thing is, that's exactly how I would have reacted to such a play as well.
Stories of the Week:
-The Actual Story of the Week: WikiLeaks Relases Over 250,000 More Diplomatic Documents
The highlights: Libyan president Mumammar al-Qadhafi keeps a voluptuous "Ukrainian nurse" by his side at all times and apparently uses botox, Russian PM Vladimir Putin has developed a bromance with Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi and is the Batman to Russian president Dmitri Medvedev's Robin, Kim Jong Il is described as a "flabby old chap," China's government was responsible for the great Google hack earlier this year, many nations are more concerned of Iran's nuclear program privately than publicly, Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai is corrupt and weak, the US has spied on Ban Ki-Moon and other UN members thanks to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Middle Eastern allies of the US are pressuring the country to attack Iran, mercenary firm Blackwater was planning on joining the Somalian pirate business a few years back, there were bazaar-like bargaining over the repatriation of Guantanamo Bay, and much more. And its not done too! According to Gawker, the website will now plan on releasing documents which focuses on UFOs, anti-American stereotypes on Canadian television, and more Chinese government related news. If I didn't know any better, I would assume that this website is just like the diplomatic version of TMZ TV like the "Saturday Night Live" sketch from last night.
- The Tiger Woods Saga of '09 Memorial Story of the Week: Police Say Farmingham Teen Swallowed Bag of Cocaine
I think that the mug shot of him in the link is all that you need to see.
Return of the Week: Lebron James to Cleveland
The results? Cavs fans expressed their anger and frustration overt Lebron (though not as much as Senators fans when Danny Heatley came back to their homecourt), but Miami still won 118-90, and Lebron James played one of his best games in his career(posting 38 points , 5 rebounds and 8 assists with most of these stats coming in the first 3 quarters). Add in the fact that the Cavaliers players didn't show any sign of betrayal or unforgiveness, and it's just another sign that Cleveland as a sports town is cursed.
Video of the Week:
This week featured a pretty disappointing slate of viral videos from what I have, um, researched. But here's this video that was first uploaded in October but finally became a web hit this week thanks, in large part, to Bill Simmons. It's called "Gylne Tider- Let It Be," which features teh cast of the Norwegian entertainment program "Golden Times" and a sh*tload of C-list celebrities (including the now deceased Leslie Nielsen) singing the classic Beatles song. It's unintentional comedy at its finest.
While I'm posting videos from over a month ago, here's another awesome one uploaded to YouTube in October that I failed to mention when it was brand new and still fresh. It's called "People Are Awesome," and it simply shows many clips supporting that statement. All I can say is that if you didn't enjoy this video, then you are obviously not human.
Person of the Week: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
You once again managed to release more documents (nearly a quarter of a million) while creating a political and diplomatic s&@#storm in the process. Your website has also lost its domain name and a spot in the servers in, among other places, Amazon.com and the Library of Congress. You have also been criticized by the President, the Secretary of State, other world leaders (especially Ahmedinejad and al-Qadhafi) and countless amounts of this country's politicians (with many people asking for you to go to trial for treason, even though he is Australian). So what do you do? You just brush these things off and are promising to release more documents until he can be stopped. Mr. Assage, you are either a lunatic or a hero. Whatever you are, you are still this week's Person of the Week above anyone else.
And that's the way it is! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, everyone!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you just have any suggestions or tips for my next blog entry, e-mail me at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mails are greatly appreciated.
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