After three weeks off, the "Random Thoughts" is finally back, well rested and ready to kick off its fourth year as a feature of this blog with more fresh new batches of blabbering goodness! So, without further interruption, let's just proceed with everything that I've wanted to say for the past eighteen days:
- Well, folks. It looks like Tebowmania has been ressurected for at least one week.
- Speaking of the Steelers/Broncos game this past Sunday, I don't know what I was more legitimately angry about: the poor officiating of that game that screwed both teams over multiple times, or the game announcing of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Good God, were they horrible. Maybe it's because they've been calling the last five Denver games, but I could swear that they were totally biased towards the Broncos in that game more than they were with the Steelers. Also, I just positively enjoyed this gem from Phil Simms while explaining the intricacies of a forward pass:
"Remember, for it to be a forward pass, it's gotta go FORWARD"
May I remind you that this analyst gets paid millions of dollars a season to provide such compelling commentary as this one?
-These upcoming divisional playoffs in the NFL look very interesting. On Saturday, you have the explosive Saints offense taking on the great 49ers defense, followed by a re-match between Brady and Jesusback (and in Foxboro this time).Then on Sunday, you have the Texans and the Ravens in a matchup of teams with similar styles of play, followed by the Giants and the Packers in a game that New York most certainly has a chance of getting the upset. Thank God we got all of the playoff dead weight (i.e. the Bengals, the Falcons, and the Lions) eliminated this past weekend.
-Everytime I watch "Downton Abbey" these days, I just get the urge to put on a monocle, eats crumpets with tea and faint while screaming "Oh my!" like the fancy Victorian lady from "The Simpsons" whenever the latest soapy plot twist inevitably occurs.
-One thing I don't get about Geico commercials are all the different mascots it uses. One moment, it uses the traditional Geico gecko. Then, they use the cavemen. Now they're using a pig that literally goes "wee wee wee" all the way home, and a fiddler player in their "Answer a Question About Geico With Another Question That Means Yes" ad campaign. And a few years back, they also had that strange money with the cash on top. Why is it so hard for them to just stick with one mascot? Do they feel that they have yet to find their own Flo from Progressive?
-It's been FOUR YEARS now. I think it's about time for another Chris Rock stand-up tour.
-That Ryan Braun positive test story has felt a bit under-the-radar in recent weeks, hasn't it? So far, there's been very little media attention to it with the exception of the days following the breaking of the story by ESPN, and basically no action from the league with regards to the positive test. The only thing new development from the story has been the story from TMZ that Braun's positive tests was a result of pills taken for some private medical issue, but that's it. Looks like we'll have to wait for spring training to actually see the true consequences of Braun's action. From the looks of it, a suspension seems imminent.
-Everytime I watch "Downton Abbey" these days, I just get the urge to put on a monocle, eats crumpets with tea and faint while screaming "Oh my!" like the fancy Victorian lady from "The Simpsons" whenever the latest soapy plot twist inevitably occurs.
-One thing I don't get about Geico commercials are all the different mascots it uses. One moment, it uses the traditional Geico gecko. Then, they use the cavemen. Now they're using a pig that literally goes "wee wee wee" all the way home, and a fiddler player in their "Answer a Question About Geico With Another Question That Means Yes" ad campaign. And a few years back, they also had that strange money with the cash on top. Why is it so hard for them to just stick with one mascot? Do they feel that they have yet to find their own Flo from Progressive?
-It's been FOUR YEARS now. I think it's about time for another Chris Rock stand-up tour.
-I really don't blame the head coach of the New York Rangers for believing that there was a conspiracy among NBC, HBO (home to the awesome "24/7" series), and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to stage a penalty in the final moments of the period that gave the Philadelphia Flyers a chance to tie the game late in this year's Winter Classic with a penalty shot. I'm not saying he's right, I'm just saying that the convenience and the additional drama added because of this made the whole thing look as if it was scripted or something.
-That Ryan Braun positive test story has felt a bit under-the-radar in recent weeks, hasn't it? So far, there's been very little media attention to it with the exception of the days following the breaking of the story by ESPN, and basically no action from the league with regards to the positive test. The only thing new development from the story has been the story from TMZ that Braun's positive tests was a result of pills taken for some private medical issue, but that's it. Looks like we'll have to wait for spring training to actually see the true consequences of Braun's action. From the looks of it, a suspension seems imminent.
-My review of Terrence Mallick's "The Tree of Life" (a.k.a. the most polarizing great film of the year) in 12 words: "What the hell was that? I'm gonna watch it six more times."
-Great to hear that "Mad Men" finally has a premiere date set for season 5 (it's March 25th, just over 16 months after the last episode aired). I don't think I would have wanted Christina Hendricks away from my television for much longer. Also, it's a good show and whatnot.
-LSU should really protest the BCS if they lose the National Championship game to Alabama and don't finish at least tied on top of the polls. I just don't see why a team who has beaten a record eight ranked teams in the regular season, including Alabama, should get punished and just lose the #1 spot all because they got beat for the first time this season nearly six weeks after their last game.
-Finding out that Snoop Dogg had been arrested over the weekend for marijuana possession is like finding out that Snooki was in the news for passing out drunk on the Jersey boardwalk.
And...that's all that I have for you on this Monday. Be sure to stop by again this Thursday for a brand new installment of the RTs. Oherwise, have a wonderful start to your week!
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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