Quotable
I think some of you out there would really like Bill Simmons (aka the Sports Guy) over at ESPN because he effectively combines sports and pop culture references.Q: Just thought you'd like to know, I went to see "Running With Scissors" Wednesday night (do not let the Sports Gal drag you to this) and during the commercials, they played a 2007 Knicks "Go to the Garden" advertisement, complete with interviews from some players. It was soundly booed, and when Isiah appeared toward the end, someone threw some Milk Duds (or some kind of scattering candy) which hit him right in the face. Commercials at theaters are bad enough, but this one succeeded only in angering a crowd before a really bad movie.
--Shane, New York
SG: Ladies and gentleman, the 2006-07 New York Knicks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Q: I have an absolutely essential addition to make to your Rene Russo/Diane Lane All-Stars: Lori Loughlin. You know, Aunt Becky from "Full House." Being a grad student, I should know, since I spend every extra penny I have on cable and beer, and I'm home during the day often enough to catch the angelic Aunt Becky at least two or three times a week (usually at least twice in succession). I know, I know, I probably shouldn't admit watching that much "Full House," but the mute button and an iPod do wonders to dilute the saccharine waves emanating from my television. Besides, it's daytime television, there's never anything else on anyway, so I really don't have to feel that bad about it. Right?
--Wilson, Greenville, N.C.
SG: Let's just move on.
Q: We have to give it up for K-Fed. Yeah, he's getting a divorce. Yeah, he left his pregnant girlfriend. And yeah, he looks like a rat. But he turned a career as a greasy backup dancer who probably had nothing but his expenses paid for into half of Britney's fortune, a record deal, mainstream celebrity status and is now fighting John Cena in a WWE ring. This would be like me going to a Sixers' game, nailing the half-court shot at halftime and then securing a $40 million, five-year deal from Billy King to be an "ambassador" for the organization.
--Pete, Stoney Creek, Ontario
SG: I couldn't agree more. You know, we make fun of K-Fed, but if this was one of your friends, wouldn't you be high-fiving him right now? Three years ago, he had no career and no life ... now he's a multimillionaire with a record contract, and he can say he was married to Britney Spears and even had two kids with her that she gets to support. And if that's not enough, she's paying HIM alimony. And we're calling this guy a LOSER? He's a winner, I say.
posted by Edward @ 11:46 PM
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