OTFPOTD for Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! 8/24/08

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 6:48 AM PDT

Various topics I can yammer along at myself with.

1. Why don't I tell my employers to let me go home now, 'cause surely this cabin fever will lead to someone's death.

2. I know I heve been in Prudhoe Bay too long when housekeepers who were not atractive at all when I got here start to get pretty. How do you know when you have been somewhere too long?

3. Now that the Greater Seattle Area no longer has a basketball team to cheer for, why don't you jump onto the Hornets bandwagon?

4. Why don't the Mariners put a minor league affiliate in Anchorage?

5. In the event of a zombie apocalypse, where will you go and what will be your weapon of choice. Remember, you have to destroy the brain.

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Hey, I wasn't done adding tags!

Oh well, everyone else will be out enjoying their Sunday anyway.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 6:50 AM PDT reply actions

ZOMBIES!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

"Hole in one, eh?"

by Coach Owens on Aug 24, 2008 7:37 AM PDT reply actions

I've thought long and hard about what I would do during a Zombie invasion/infection

And an Island sounds about as good as it gets, especially if it’s a 28 days type zombie outbreak, quick infection, not “living dead” but infected by a virus.

by chrisisasavage on Aug 24, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Just found out they will have to shut down the power to my shack for a rig move.

I get to sit in the dark for a few hours.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 8:19 AM PDT reply actions

Lucky you.

"Hole in one, eh?"

by Coach Owens on Aug 24, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Hornets bandwagon? Pshaw.

Blazers all the way. After watching Rudy Fernandez dunk on Dwight Howard last night during the gold medal match, I am hyped for next season to start.

by joof on Aug 24, 2008 9:47 AM PDT reply actions

Fuck the NBA.

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

Absolutely fuck the NBA. Even before the Sonics left.

Go, you motherfucking Dodgers. Go!

by kevin_ess on Aug 24, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

If I want to see bad basketball, I'll go to a blacktop and watch it for free

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Or nab some free tickets to a Storm game.

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I have two weapons of choice for the zombie apocalypse:

.45 caliber pistol. 12-gauge shotgun.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 24, 2008 9:56 AM PDT reply actions

And when you run out of ammo?

Bludgeon them with the guns?

by joof on Aug 24, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Finger razors like Ned Flanders has.

Using them is as much fun as…sitting through church!

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 24, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions

My friends created a saw bat just for this circumstance

by Robert on Aug 24, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

You have paranoid friends.

Go, you motherfucking Dodgers. Go!

by kevin_ess on Aug 24, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Or creative ones

by chrisisasavage on Aug 24, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

if you’re in a situation where you’re about to get eaten by zombies, and you’re chain saw runs out, you could stick your hear between your legs like every other retard, OR just give up and let it happen.

by chrisisasavage on Aug 24, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I think a good quality sword is the way to go. With a few baseball bats for backup.

If Alaska can deal with the swarm of Asian refugees we would receive, we would be a perfect location to survive the zombie apocalypse.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions

The Zombie Survival guide agrees.

Katanas and ShaoLin spades are it’s two highest rated weapons in case of zombies. I think it also advised chain mail or shark suits to prevent bites.

by joof on Aug 24, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

If Max Brooks never writes another book in his life,

at least he can die knowing he wrote two of the best books of all time. Both tZSG and World War Z are just fantastic. I think WWZ would go amongst my top 10 books of all time.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

It also says to be careful about what types of armor you use, because our superior mobility is one of our most powerful tools.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

SBN keeps logging me out.

Every time I come back to LL I have to log in. It’s really frustrating.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 24, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions

Try emptying your cache?

"Hole in one, eh?"

by Coach Owens on Aug 24, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Ahh zombies.

All you need to do is get small arms (generally pistols since they’re so mobile), flashlight, water, preserved food and probably a bike to not attract zombies. Never stay in one place for a super long time, yada, yada, yada.

"Hole in one, eh?"

by Coach Owens on Aug 24, 2008 10:31 AM PDT reply actions

I would carry small arms too, but be careful about placing your or your loved ones lives solely in the hands of guns.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Small arms doesn't mean just guns.

"Hole in one, eh?"

by Coach Owens on Aug 24, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions

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I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 24, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Nope, it doesn't...

(This is the drum part, this is the drum part)
This...
Is .....
The Olympic Theme Song
the one you always hear
but you do not know the words...

by PositivePaul on Aug 24, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

This ought to hold those damn zombies at bay.

Link

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

MOTHER. OF. GOD.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

That thing is beautiful every time I see it.

Good weapon of choice. Perfect against zombies.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Holy shit.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 24, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

SOLD

I’ll take several

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Aug 24, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Woa.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Aug 24, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

"Why don't the Mariners put a minor league affiliate in Anchorage?"

Travel costs and scheduling issues. Srsly. You think the M’s have a crappy travel schedule? Imagine being 1300 miles away from your nearest opponent, and ALWAYS having to fly.

by eponymous_coward on Aug 24, 2008 10:51 AM PDT reply actions

University of Hawaii?

Maybe it’s an Alaska thing, but 1300 miles is nothing. I do it all the time.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

But Hawaii is a much different paradise where you are willing to make that kind if sacrifice.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

kind of

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

I also find the concept of distance and time to be humerous in the Lower 48.

Growing up in the Mat-Su valley, I would often drive all the way to Anchorage just to purchase a book and drive right back. About a three hour round trip plus time in town. Often when I visit family in the states they whine if they have to drive 10 minutes to get to a walmart.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions

I know what you mean.

When I lived in Japan, it was either an hour car ride or an hour train ride (multiple switches) to school. In fact, anywhere you wanted to go in Tokyo you just planned on an hour travel time, if not 2-3 hours. I got used to it and think it’s funny to this day people whine about driving 30 miles.

As for airplane travel, I don’t get why people think it is such a burden, especially for sports teams. The cruddy part is going through all of the pre-flight (security) and post-flight (luggage claim, security if international) stuff, but I don’t mind being a plane for 3-16 hours and ending up in another world. As for sports teams, they get to skip all the crud that makes flying a hassle. They really have no excuse.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

I just dislike spending all that money on gas... =(

I actually enjoy the driving

by seattlebruin on Aug 24, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Basketball and Football travel is limited

The baseball team makes few roadies, and 1-2 of them are particularly long trips, for tournaments or to get in as many road games as possible.

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Is the Rays-White Sox game on TBS OT enough for this thread?

Needs MORE SUCK -- Strasburg '09!

by Double06 on Aug 24, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions

Works for me.

It’s crazy to think how good that team would be with Hamilton and Baldelli added to that lineup. I know Baldelli is back, but who knows how long that will be.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

After now living in Utah for 4 years, I am kind of partial to the Jazz.

I know that sounds sick, but the new Jazz team is fun to watch and I will never like the Stockton/Malone years.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

Sorry, but as an ethnic Cajun I am obligated by blood to hate the Jazz.

I still think we should work out a trade of our names. New Orleans gets the Jazz name back to the only city on earth it makes sense for. We give Utah the Hornets name, ’cause after all, they are the Beehive state.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Aug 24, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Haha

I forgot about the history between the Jazz and New Orleans. I can’t blame you for the hate beyond the old Sonics/Jazz rivalry. They should either trade names or at least give the Jazz name back. It’s what we expect of the Sonics if they are to return, granted we already have a legal agreement in place.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Excellent idea.

Finally, some recognition.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 24, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Pick and rolled to death

Yeah, Stockton was a dirty player, Malone was good, but the team was usually 10 scrubs and Stockton/Malone.

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

The Seattle Times has an interesting piece

that discusses the success of Penny Arcade.

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions

Anybody here going to PAX this year?

I have to work, but last year I was able to go to the Omegathon Final, courtesy of free guest passes from a high profile member of a hugely popular Game Studio local to the area, since I sold him a car. I sat front row for the Halo 3 map reveal, and it was SICK

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Aug 24, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions

I was there last year.

Unfortunately I’m not going to have the time this year.

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm pretty bummed that I'm unable to go

After being there for free last year, I would be willing to pay to be there again. Alas, work beckons… >:(

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Aug 24, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Were you at the Wheaton keynote?

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions

No, I was only there for the Final Round of the Omegathon

The guy who gave me the special guest passes picked up his car on Sunday morning, and gave me the tickets. I showed up about a half hour before it started. I knew that Halo 3 was going to be the final, because he told me about it. It was funny sitting there in the front row waiting for it to start, and hearing all the speculation from everybody in there about what it was going to be

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Aug 24, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Fuck you Quentin.

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

Fuck Thome, too.

by Wilder. on Aug 24, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions

FUCK YOU THOME

by BrianL on Aug 24, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions

Let's not forget that Griffey is their center fielder.

Those runs will come back.

Needs MORE SUCK -- Strasburg '09!

by Double06 on Aug 24, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Go Rod Barajas

Bang a dong and put the Jays back on top of the Red Sox

HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)

by tootthekazoo on Aug 24, 2008 12:14 PM PDT reply actions

Uh

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's something to think about - Now that Shawne Merriman's knee exploded I can again rasie my favorite sports (non-) story of the past few years...

Why did nobody care that he used steriods? Essentially the best defensive player in the league gets caught roiding but the media hardly does anything about it and the fans still vote him to the Pro Bowl? Do people just not care about it in football, because if a player of his talent was caught (not speculative) using steroids in baseball he’d be ruined. It’s like if Pujols was caught roiding but no one cared.

by SethGrandpa on Aug 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions

It's a sad reality

The suspensions are so light and the incidents blown over because football is such a sport of injury attrition that players taking stuff to keep them on the field and productive is welcome as long as they can get away with it.

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Well weak suspensions are one thing, but why do people get outraged and hate Bonds while people still gush over Merriman?

by SethGrandpa on Aug 24, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Media manipulation, admittedly

Plus, people take a more morally pious point of view towards baseball (the Spirit of the Game and the like) than they do towards football.

by Gomez on Aug 24, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

It's football

pro football almost certainly has the worst steroid problem of the major pro leagues – it’s just not that big of a deal right now, especially given how the league has handled supplements and anabolic steroids with the same type of discipline.

by seattlebruin on Aug 24, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions