Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Geek Punditry
201k plays hockey on Tuesday nights, and missed the forgone conclusion that was the N.H. Primary. But we had the boys in hysterics in the locker room, describing comments by GOP pundit and sports expert Robert Novak, who complained on CNN's Crossfire that the hockey game John Kerry played in last week against the Boston Bruins Alumni team was "rigged" because Kerry scored twice, and was never "hit".
Nice work, Sherlock, what was your first clue?
That's what the Bruins Alumni team does, hosehead. They're a charity team that comes to your town and plays the police department or fire department or whoever, to raise money. It's played for laughs, and they let you score so you feel good, and so wives, girlfriends and kids in the stands have a good time.
Hey Bob, here's a newsflash for you: no one scores against them for real. They played in the NHL.
They pass the puck around, and oops! let you score, then just when you think you'll tie them or beat them, they score again. And for dog's sake, there's no hitting at all. They sign autographs and everyone has fun.
You think they come for a charity game and beat you 15-0? That would be fun, huh?
One guy I heard of played against them and had a fake fight with Terry O'Reilly. Does NHL expert Bob Novak expect someone to ACTUALLY FIGHT Terry O'Reilly?
The real problem Novak and others in the GOP have is that John Kerry, hard is this is to believe, is closer to being a "regular guy" than the fake one they foisted on the country four years ago. You know, the "cowboy" who's afraid of horses. The "fighter pilot" who never saw action and may not have even finished his service.
Stick to outing CIA agents, Bob, and leave the sports commentary to others.
Nice work, Sherlock, what was your first clue?
That's what the Bruins Alumni team does, hosehead. They're a charity team that comes to your town and plays the police department or fire department or whoever, to raise money. It's played for laughs, and they let you score so you feel good, and so wives, girlfriends and kids in the stands have a good time.
Hey Bob, here's a newsflash for you: no one scores against them for real. They played in the NHL.
They pass the puck around, and oops! let you score, then just when you think you'll tie them or beat them, they score again. And for dog's sake, there's no hitting at all. They sign autographs and everyone has fun.
You think they come for a charity game and beat you 15-0? That would be fun, huh?
One guy I heard of played against them and had a fake fight with Terry O'Reilly. Does NHL expert Bob Novak expect someone to ACTUALLY FIGHT Terry O'Reilly?
The real problem Novak and others in the GOP have is that John Kerry, hard is this is to believe, is closer to being a "regular guy" than the fake one they foisted on the country four years ago. You know, the "cowboy" who's afraid of horses. The "fighter pilot" who never saw action and may not have even finished his service.
Stick to outing CIA agents, Bob, and leave the sports commentary to others.
