Peer Pressure Works!

Originally, I was going to post something about the US election, but, really, nothing has changed. McCain’s still angry, Obama’s still not really saying anything, and both VP choices are still odd. How can you blather on endlessly about change, and then pick a long time insider like Joe Biden as your running mate? And how can you blather on about being a human being with a functioning brain, and then choose a batshit crazy, unbelievably vapid twit as your running mate? Seriously…SARAH PALIN…was the BEST option…you had available?! A woman who believes that she has foreign policy experience because Russia’s next door, and Vladdy Putin has to fly through Alaskan airspace on his way to Washington. A woman who believes that dinosaurs and humans were gallivanting about together on Earth a few thousand years ago. A woman who, upon being elected mayor, promptly asked the town librarian what the best way was to begin a book censorship campaign. A woman who, despite constant coaching from every thinking campaign insider the Republicans can find, still comes off in interviews like a vegetative retard. I actually like John McCain, I’ve respected him for a number of years, but this…there is no word for this, so I’ll have to make one up. Glaggodroski!

Anyway, yeah, that’s pretty much the entire spiel on that topic (there ya go, you now get TWO topics in one post! A bargain!). So, after enjoying some coffee whilst talking with Mr. Harll the other eve, we began reminiscing about bad movies. Not “Wow, this is HILARIOUS” bad movies, but “Wow…I really just want to die” bad movies. And this has inspired me to try and compose a list of the ten worst films I have ever seen.

Now, I’ve seen a LOT of bad movies, so I felt I needed to whittle this down a bit. First off, if I found the movie entertaining, it doesn’t qualify. So, Extreme Ops is out, Battlefield Earth is out, and so on. Second, I have to have watched the ENTIRE awful movie. Therefore, Idle Hands is out (I made it 45 minutes through that turd). They have to be films that I LOATHED. Movies that, when I think back and remember them, hurt. This was a very, very painful list for me to compose…I kept coming up with more and more reprehensible pieces of shit that I had completely forgotten about seeing in the first place…this could have been a Bottom 37 list if I’d really wanted it to be. I found myself actually feeling a tad queasy at various times during the composition of this list. Some of my choices may surprise, some are blatantly horribly obvious. Without further ado…

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Another week, another game. And…talk about bizarre.

Remember in my preview, when I mentioned my opponent had Peyton Manning in the game, but would surely sub in Jake Delhomme, because Manning’s team isn’t playing this week? Well, he never did. In fact, he ALSO left in both of the defensive players from the Giants…therefore, wilfully taking 3 0’s on the week. To call this decision baffling is an understatement. Including the time it would have taken to log in to Yahoo, these changes would take up a minute and a half. Wow. So, yeah, it becomes clearer why this dude is 1-2.

Anyway, Rivers didn’t have a great game, but he’s competing with NOBODY, with Manning contributing as much as a mannequin (even the Kim Cattrall mannequin from the Mannequin movies. Actually, I’d kind of enjoy seeing Kim Cattrall get her fucking ribs caved in by a blindside hit from the linebacker…). So, yeah, win there. His running backs were awful, while mine turned in nice games. Steven Jackson had his best game of the year, by far, this week. (continue reading…)

HaHA! See what I did THERE? What with the capitalization, sort of hinting (you know, if you consider being ball-peened upside the head ’subtle’) at the theme of this missive? I can LEARN, dammit!

Anyway, yes…as anyone who has seen the multitude of articles about Spore’s DRM, complaints about it, problems with it, etc. that I’ve shared recently has probably figured out, I have somewhat of an axe to grind with DRM. Well, not with copyright protection itself…I don’t take issue with the idea behind it, or really with the vast majority of schemes for implementing it. What I have a very big problem with are the invasive, imperialistic methods that are being put in place with some frequency these days.

(Sweet merciful crap…I knew this was a lengthy post, I didn’t know it was as long as it is. Seriously, while I hope people will read it, you definitely want to have some spare time to do so…and maybe pack a lunch).

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So, taking a page from the Johnstone book of Fantasy Football updates, I figured I’d type out a bit of a matchup synopsis now (also, I’m rather bored. We’ve been taught a new inventory system at work, which I picked up quickly, so I got to come home.). It’s not going to be dead bang, because some of the other owners in this league have a habit of waiting until Sunday morning to do their roster changes, but it’ll be close.

First off, a few moves I made this week. I’ve dropped my kicker, Pittsburgh’s Jeff Reed, in favour of Denver’s Matt Prater. The Bronco offence is blowing people out right now, while Pittsburgh faces another tough defence this week in Baltimore, so Prater offers the potential for more points, especially facing Kansas City this week…a team whose defence has slightly less pro experience than that of a high school squad. In a few other bench moves, I dropped Huggy Bear Jr. His injury has basically guaranteed him a backup job, as the other backs have run well in his absence. In exchange, I grab Detroit back Rudi Johnson. His performance, and rookie Kevin Smith’s suckage (he’s run about as effectively as the director of the same name would) means he likely has the starting gig, now. Also gone is Cincinnati DB Leon Hall, for Cincinnati linebacker Rashad Jeanty. With Lofa Tatupu on a bye this week, and a pair of defensive backs on my bench, I needed another DL player. Jeanty’s racked up a nice score so far this year, so he’s a solid one week rental (and a CFL vet to boot). Also out is #3 quarterback Kerry Collins for new #3 quarterback Brian Griese, a man whose coach had him throw the ball a ridiculous 67 times last week.

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So, having posted a few things regarding Ben Roethlisberger’s proclivities for surviving no-helmet motorbike collisions with cars, boozing it up, and skanks, I figured I’d throw a few pics up just to offer some testimony to why I revere this man as a bearded God (even though I’m planning on benching him again this week. Early season Baltimore defense – scary…dickish Rivers facing Raiders defense does not. Oakland really should consider throwing Darth and the rest of their fan base on the field…they would be intimidating! Seriously, you telling me an opposing quarterback isn’t shitting his pants when he has to face off with a Sith lord???). (continue reading…)

So, yeah, this is one of the odder videos I’ve seen in awhile. The Asian guy is a Bay-area sports reporter, the dude confronting him is a President in the Oakland Raiders franchise who is none too pleased at a question the reporter just asked the coach (a little background is required here…first off, the Raiders might be the worst run franchise in sports. Secondly, the owner is a paranoid control freak. Third, he keeps flip flopping on whether or not to fire his coach now, tomorrow, next week, or never. ) Anyway, yeah, the video is at the bottom of his report here. It needs to be turned up a bit…the absolute highlight is actually pretty near the beginning, after the guy slaps the reporter’s hand off, shouting “Get your hand off me!”. Raider guy tells the reporter he’d love to hit him…reporter guy’s response, in a perfectly calm voice…”Great, I’d LOVE to own a piece of this franchise!” One word for that…AWESOME. Okay, another word…WOW. DAAAAMMMMNNNN! also comes to mind. (continue reading…)

Here we go for Week 3. Again, I’ll start things off with a quick position comparison. My opponent, the Colorado Calvary (I’m assuming that a misspelling), is also 2-0, so it’s an interesting matchup (I’m #1, he’s #3).

QB – I’m making a big change here for this week’s game. I’m going to let Ben sit on the bench and drink for a week (seriously, I’m going to have to track down and post one of the pictures lurking online of Ben, drunk off his ass and picking up hot chicks), and start the A-Hole. I like Rivers against the Jets this week, as I believe San Diego will be fired up to win the game. Against that, the Calvary put up Jay Cutler, who’s off to a roaring start this season. This looks like a draw to me, with both guys putting up big numbers early.

RB – I’m rolling out the same trio. I thought about sitting LenWhale, but then saw he’s facing the ‘feared’ defence of Liam’s Texans, so he’s keeping his bloated ass in the game. My rival answers with a pile of crap. Well, Matt Forte isn’t bad, but his other backs are ghastly. He’s benched Tomlinson, even though he’s only Questionable injury wise, and a guarantee to play, in favour of Michael Pittman, Denver’s 3rd stringer, and Ray Rice, a midget rookie for Baltimore who doesn’t play much. This is akin to heading in to a swim meet, and then deciding “Hey, Michael Phelps, have a seat today. We’re gonna throw in…oh, let’s let legless Lieutenant Dan have a go.” Colour me baffled…and colour this advantage Horde.

WR&TE – Again, more of the same for me, though I’m realistic and don’t expect a repeat of last week’s thoroughly ridiculous (and awesome) output. I’m facing Detroit’s Calvin Johnson, who’s a beast, Eddie Royal, one of the sleepers I got screwed out of (it’s personal now, Calvary), and Houston’s Andre Johnson, and Seattle rookie tight end John Carlson. Carlson might have a huge day, because Seattle’s top SIX wide receivers are currently hurt. Yes, every wideout they started the season with is injured, leading me to believe they must have earned a gypsy hex or something. I think they’re down to Larry, Curley and Moe starting out there. Call this a tie.

K – Jeff Reed of the Steelers should get a few shots at field goals against Philly, and Philly’s David Akers goes for the Calvary. Battle of the kickers in a thrilling faceoff…or, you know, something much less dramatic, since we’re talking kickers! Figure Pittsburgh wins the game, so advantage me.

D – I’ve got newcomer Thomas Davis replacing Gerald Hayes, and everyone else the same. Strangely, my opponent actually has 3 defensive linemen in his lineup, which is a bit weird…everyone else loaded up on tackle-producing linebackers. However, they’re good pass rushers, he he might to be too badly off. Actually, yet again, this looks close, but I think I might have a slight advantage because there’s always a better chance of big tackle numbers vs. big sack numbers.

Looking good, I think. Yahoo has me favoured by…just under 52 going in. However, like I’ve said before, that means 2 things…jack and shit. We’ll see what happens.

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Yes, the previous lack of Peer Pressure in an operational sense has been replaced by…well, a return of the workings of said pressure by peers. Mmhm.

It seems Pete’s server decided it didn’t like my blog, so it tried to shut me down, man! But nobody holds down Peer Pressure…NOBODY! Everybody’s tried to…parents, that lame ‘responsible friend’ everybody has and only hangs out with because his parents try to fill the void in his life caused by lack of friendship with cool toys, cops, political leaders trying to ‘connect with the young people’ (ever notice that, most of the time, when a politician makes that statement, he is later found to have been connecting with them via his penis?)…ALL have failed. So, I’m back, baby! And on my OWN webspace. Yes, that’s right, this is now a completely independent entity (well, you know, aside from the server of the webspace provider…uhhh…so, yeah, maybe not so much).

Anyway, that’s about it for right now. I think I shall perhaps type up an election missive concerning our friends to the South sometime in the near future, but for now, I’m off to try the demo of the remake of King’s Bounty that comes out soon, and then I’ll play a little ‘entirely gift certificate purchased’ Mercenaries 2 for my long neglected 360.

Peace, bitches!

Indeed it doeth. (Indeed that did sucketh the ass).

So, a little prelim here, as I take a look at my matchup this week, with the Northern Horde facing off against the Pack o’ Pain.

At QB – Big Ben “Eats Windshield For Lunch” Roethlisberger of course starts for me, while my opponent throws out Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers. Both have high potential for big stats, considering Ben is playing Cleveland, and Aaron is up against Detroit, who play defense in name only.

WR – I’m rolling out Boldin (facing Miami, whose biggest offseason acquisition was an old has been to rebuild the team), Brandon Marshall (fresh off his one game suspension, and facing San Diego), and Santana Moss, who wasn’t great overall, but is up against an average Saints defense missing 3 starters. My opponent counters with Larry Fitzgerald (he’s Boldin’s teammate. I fucking guarantee that every goddamn TD Warner throws goes to goddamn Fitzgerald this week), Reggie Wayne of the Colts (elite level wideout facing Minnesota) and Donald Driver of the Packers, who faces a ‘resembles hot butter’ defense in Detroit. Very close, but I’m going to go with my opponent having the advantage, because Zona QB Kurt Warner hates me (Hey, what can I say, Kurt, sorry your wife’s an obnoxious dyke! You’re the retard who married her…I just relish in pointing it out constantly.), and will intentionally avoid Boldin in favour of Fitzgerald all day.

RB – No change for me, as Steven Jackson (facing the Giants) and Clinton Portis (Saints) start. Jackson’s Rams were as bad as a team can be last week, but New York’s run defense is, in my opinion, a tad questionable, and they kill quarterbacks, so St. Louis needs to run the ball. Portis was reasonable, and faces that same injury-depleted Saints defense. My rival has Pittsburgh’s Willie Parker (guaranteed he will rip me to pieces, simply because he isn’t on my team this year. Well, that and he is a Steeler, meaning he’s playing Cleveland. Shit…he’s going to poach every TD that Ben would normally throw.) and Arizona’s Edgerrin James (again, not a regular starter, but Miami makes EVERYONE look good). I actually think this could be a draw.

TE – Scheffler caught one pass last week…but it was for 72 yards. San Diego is not exactly renowned for their coverage over the middle, so I think he could have a decent day. As for the other guy, the Dolphins Anthony Fasano gets to go because his regular starter, Indy’s Dallas Clark, is hurt. I think I have a definite edge, here, since Miami’s offense doesn’t look like it will be a consistent unit this season.

W/R – I’m going with big, fat LenDale White against the pitiful excuse for a defense Cincinnati plays. My opponent is going with New England’s Sammy Morris against the Jets. I think I have the edge here. Morris splits the carries for the Patriots, and the Jet run D ain’t half bad. Cincinnati last played run defense a good 15+ years ago.

K – Both Pittsburgh’s Jeff Reed (Cleveland) and Green Bay’s Mason Crosby (Detroit) should get a load of points, as both of their teams face laughing stock defenses.

D – I’m going with 5 DL this week, and only 3 DB, to try and maximize tackles, so Paul Posluszny works his awesome Polack name in to the lineup. I’m also bringing in Laron Landry, who completely outdid both Reggie Nelson and Kerry Rhodes (Nelson shall be seated on the bench this week, as will Leon Hall, whose team is facing a running offense, so he’s not too valuable out there on the corner). 1 of my opponent’s DBs (Oakland’s Gibril Wilson) is playing hurt, which should help. Aside from that, it looks like a wash.

This is looking like a pretty goddamn close week. Yahoo has him projected to win by 48.15 points, but Yahoo is also a complete and total fag.

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Yes, it’s election season, ladies and germs! Aren’t you THRILLED! Aren’t you EXCITED! And who can blame you…after all, we get to choose from the same collection of milquetoast rejects who were on the ballot LAST time around.

Yes, it’s Election Time in Canada, and the only people possibly excited are news managers who now have a chance to bump up the CanCon when discussing elections, rather than having Canadian pundits spout off for hours on end about the Bataan Death March that is the seemingly 6 and a half year election cycle taking place in the US (and, really, the fact our election cycle only goes for about 6 weeks is the ONLY aspect of this debacle I can manage to create the slightest bit of joy about).

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