I can't stop thinking ..... Anonymous is a moron.

A few weeks back, Anonymous, who I'll refer to as Chris Clare, predicted this blogs demise within 4 posts. Well like a phoenix rising out of Arizona, this is post #5. Mike promised Chris Clare his comeuppance and I'm here to deliver it. See Chris isn't just an idiot for incorrectly predicting the downfall of our vastly superior blog. He's also an idiot because he's now a Charlotte sensation. He's even gotten shout-outs from the managing partner at his firm. Hell, even lawyers at other firms in the area know his name. For what you ask? I'll leave this certificate created by one of his co-workers to explain. I hope you enjoy one of the many examples as to why Chris Clare is a moron.

I can't stop reading ..... articles that are getting me amped for the World Cup

In case you don't watch TV or peruse the interweb, the World Cup starts this Friday. It's going to be tight. I'm going to watch it. A lot of it. You should watch too. Here are two interesting articles that should help get you interested in it. Both touch on why the US trails the rest of the world in soccer through examining two different subjects. The first is a brief profile in the New Yorker  goalie Tim Howard. I had known he had Tourettes, but had never read much about how it affected him, and this article talks about that.

The second is a feature in the New York Times Magazine about a youth soccer academy in Holland. It's a really interesting look into the business of international soccer, in addition to an examination of the different approaches to grooming youth talent. It's borderline, nay, it's downright creepy how much the kids are treated like assets rather than, well, kids, but it's as good an explanation as any as to why we can't seem to produce any world-wide soccer stars. The Cup starts Friday, and on Saturday at 2:30 we play England and hopefully go Revolutionary War on their dumb asses.

Update: Here's a link to the Sports Guy's podcasts that Mike repped. In addition to the Steve Nash pod, I highly recommend the Michael Davies podcast and anything involving Joe House, just because House should be our next president.

I cant stop thinking...Josh is a little bitch

Dear Josh aka Baby Trotter aka the man formerly known as the Birdman before he became too cool to have fun -

I am alive. I drive the readership - without me there is no blog - the readers just come here in hopes that I have posted the next amazing song, put them on the next great TV show or let them be privy to my acerbic wit. No one cares about your food cravings, and your musical taste is merely derivative of things that I have introduced to you. I am officially reclaiming the blog. Readership - rejoice in being entertained again and not having to deal with Josh's dumb posts. My only worry is that you have given up on the blog because Josh has bored you.


As my first gift you all, I give you the Roots and Ice Cube playing Straight Outta Compton. The Roots are Jimmy Fallon's house band and as such, they often play with the musical guests. Ice Cube was there to promote his new show, Are We There Yet? (which I'm sure Josh will feature in a I cant stop watching post any minute now) and they played this during warm-ups. Its

Ice Cube and the Roots - Straight Outta Compton

Love,
Michael

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PS - Chris - you are also a bitch and I will deal with you very soon.