I didn't read the article because it seemed rather long (and about sports), but I can only deduce that either luloutoo plays for the Steelers or that her favorite number combination is 34-17.

Congratulations, luloutoo. 

posted by zieglerfe at 12:17AM CST on January 23

That comment is batting a thousand. Great.

And I made another sports reference to go over zieglerfe's head which means my work in this thread is done, for the moment. 

posted by natedogg at 01:51AM CST on January 23

zieglerfe:

natedogg is playing hardball--it's 4th and 15 and you're facing a full court press, you have to go with a neutral zone slapshot to get out of this one 

posted by Valatan at 02:26AM CST on January 23

Now, THAT is a wicked googly. 

posted by habcous at 09:10AM CST on January 23

Remember, it's trips to win so you'll have to have everything balls-on dead center to sink an albatross. 

posted by mrflip at 10:03AM CST on January 23

Wait a second Mr. Flip, you're trying to pull a fast one. As every guy knows, balls-on dead center has nothing to do with sports. 

posted by NanoCindy at 10:44AM CST on January 23

Are you kidding? When mrflip says "balls-on dead center" he is clearly running the prose equivalent of the statue of liberty play. 

posted by natedogg at 11:03AM CST on January 23

Thanks Valatan!

By the way habcous, the article says that "Roethlisberger ran to the sideline and celebrated by pretending to fire six-shooters from his hip." with no mention of how funny it looked. 

posted by luloutoo at 12:47PM CST on January 23

I think he was also pretending to be coordinated and cool while doing so. 

posted by habcous at 12:50PM CST on January 23

"it's 4th and 15 and you're facing a full court press" = asdfekjhfenvcaeue

"everything balls-on dead center to sink an albatross" = jeignitioejner

posted by zieglerfe at 03:58PM CST on January 23

Big Ben has his own typepad weblog, and lest you think his fame has gone to his head here's a selection of pics commemorating that one time when he hung out at WWE. 

posted by natedogg at 04:23PM CST on January 25

Will Laura be able to find the right snacks to serve on Saturday? 

posted by mrflip at 10:59AM CST on January 27

You mean on "Super Bowl Saturday"? 

posted by habcous at 11:06AM CST on January 27

If you click on the link, you can also buy Pedro Martinez Salsa, with proceeds that go to benefit the Pedro martinez and brother foundadtion.

In summary, Ramon Martinez gets no love, even with the proceeds from Salsa sales. 

posted by Valatan at 12:43PM CST on January 27

I hope the shelf life of the salsa is longer than that of the ad copy:
"It’s been a red-hot summer in Bean Town. And don’t expect to cool off this fall either. Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez will heat up the baseball field with the introduction of his new pitch. Listen as the fans go wild over PEEEDDRROOO SALLLSSAAA!" 

posted by natedogg at 02:04PM CST on January 27

While we're at it: Rap Snacks. 

posted by natedogg at 02:05PM CST on January 27

48 bags for $10! How can you afford not to?!

Actually, I think MsCegenation has been supposed to send me some of these for a while.... 

posted by mrflip at 02:18PM CST on January 27

Hey, I won't be around next week ... I have to run over to Pittsburgh to take care of a new friend. BTW, Laura -- can I borrow your #7 jersey for a day or two? 

posted by mrflip at 06:05PM CST on January 28