(A couple apparently kissing on a city street was just one of the many sights and sounds from this week's post-game seven riot in Vancouver)
END OF THE WEEK:
Before I begin this week's installment, I just want to take this time to wish every one of you fathers and/or father-like figures a happy, safe and celebratory Father's Day. And for all you offsprings, well I hope that you at least bought the man a nice gift. I wouldn't recommend buying him a Marvin Gaye CD, though. Your home will self-destruct in the irony. Now, let's get onto what we all came here for, shall we? Here are my choices for some of the best and most memorable people and moments from this, the twenty fifth week of the calendar year 2011:
Mugshot of the Week: John Edwards'
Considering his reputation-tarnishing life that he's had over the past three years, I'm surprised that the emotional toll didn't give this photo a Nick Nolte vibe.
Commencement Speech of the Week: Conan O'Brien at Dartmouth University
This one just narrowly edged out Stephen Colbert's commencement speech at Northwestern. Both were great and given by someone who I would actually enjoy listening to anytime, but this speech was just overall funnier. Plus, it happened nearly five days earlier, so additional points to CoCo for making his available for plagiarism first.I have nothing more to add. Just sit back and enjoy...
Stories of the Week:
-The Actual Story of the Week: Congressman Anthony Weiner Forced to Resign
I'm sure his replacement, George Burner, will do a heck of a job as interim.
- The Tiger Woods Saga of '09 Memorial Story of the Week: Portland Spends $36,000 To Drain Reservoir After Man Urinated On It
Personally, I think that this is a bit too extreme. After all, anyone who has ever visited a fast-food restaurant knows that they must've eaten something coming from the hands of a worker who didn't wash after being in the restroom.
Sore Losers of the Week: Vancouver Canucks Fans
for rioting the streets of the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics this past Wednesday following their team's loss to the Boston Bruins in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals 4-0, and for making jackasses of themselves in the process with the entire world watching their car burning, car flipping and window destroying shenanigans. Apparently, alcohol does create idiotic sports fans...even in Canada!
Video of the Week: "Dalai Lama Doesn't Get Dalai Lama Joke"
I know one news anchor who won't be able to understand the secret to a rich and enlightening life anytime soon.
P*ssy of the Week: Republican Presidential Candidate Tim Pawlenty
I don't care how much you want to be Mitt Romney's vice president nominee in case he wins and you don't. If you've been bashing him for weeks about "Obamney care" and how his health care plan in Massachusetts was similar to the one that the President signed into law last year, you're supposed to continue doing so and not just back down the criticism once you get to debate him face to face, which is exactly what the former Governor of Minnesota did during this week's debate between the party's major candidates. Talk about defeating your chances of the party ticket!
Person of the Week: NBA Forward Dirk Nowitzki
for leading the entire Dallas Mavericks to an NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat in six games Sunday night with an overall fabulous performance. In those six games that were played, four of which were won by Dallas (including a late-game 15 point comeback in game 2) Nowitzki averaged 27 points per game, nearly 10 rebounds per game (9.4), a 50% 3-points percentage, and 97% free-throw shooting among other things. This victory also joins him in a very distinguished list of individuals ranging from Michael Jordan and Larry Bird to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant that have won the NBA title, MVP, Finals MVP, and over 10 All-Star appearances. Not only did his leadership finally give him and his team the NBA title that took over 10 years (and some surprising NBA playoffs series wins) to earn, but it's also who Nowitzki did not help win the NBA title which was arguably more notable, which are Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the Miami Heat in their 1st season together following last July's The Decision. And considering how the Heat famously celebrated the joining together of the Big Three the day after The Decision last summer, the fact that we didn't get to see the team with the most arrogant players celebrate with the country's most bandwagon fanbase in a parade that would've been over 10X douchier than what we saw last summer greets nothing but a sigh of relief in my mind (and I'm sure millions of others, as well). So, thanks for that, Dirk, along with other notable members of the organization ranging from owner Mark Cuban to coach Rick Carlisle to SG Jason Terry! Now, go enjoy botching more famous songs in celebration why don't ya!
And that's the way it was! Have a wonderful Father's Day, everybody!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you just have any suggestions or
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