Links posted on October 26, 2007
Dr. Nick vs Dr. Hibbert:
An analysis of the medical care provided to
the family of Homer J. Simpson. Found while researching Halloween costume; PDF text here.
Samuel Adams (the beer brand) takes issue with a guy named Sam Adams running for mayor of Portland, OR.
The Asdrubal Carrera Hall of Fame, open to anyone in unique possession of a particular first name among Major League baseball players. (Inspired by one of Tim McCarver's flights of fancy during the ALCS).
You may be familiar with Honus Wagner, Eppa Rixey, Boog Powell or Yogi Berra. But have you heard the storied diamond exploits of Firpo Mayberry, Zoilo Versalles, Pi Schwert or Bevo LeBourveau? OK, then how about Mysterious Walker, The Only Nolan, or Phenomenal Smith?
For some dinnertime fun over the holidays, discuss the relative merits of Urban Shocker, Twink Twining, Pussy Tebeau, Bris Lord, Boob Fowler, Crazy Schmit, Creepy Crespi, Cuddles Marshall, Vinegar Bend Mizell, Stubby Clapp and Buttercup Dickerson. (Unfortunately, 12 other players keep Rusty Kuntz off this list.) [more inside]