-KC Jones
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid!
Just a quick warning to Baby Bron Bron, D-Bag, and Company. The Heat wave in Miami will be over within the next week or so, and everything will be green for miles! As an added bonus for "Takeover" readers, KC Jones and Big Ran will be reporting from Games 3 & 6!
-KC Jones
-KC Jones
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Super Terrific Happy Hour!
For our Super Terrific Happy Hour, I usually like to have something to entertain our audience, perhaps give you something to think and talk about. Tonight is Michael Scott's last episode on the office. The first few years of this show were pretty much flawless (after Jim and Pam got married, not so much). I don't know how this show goes on without Steve Carell, unless they bring someone like Will Ferrell in on a permanent basis, but those haven't gone especially well either. Anyway, let's celebrate Michael's last day in the office with a "That's what she said" montage. It's not that long, but it will get the job done...that's what she said.
-Big Ran
Office Etiquette
If you work in a big building, chances are you utilize elevators on a daily basis. With this activity comes a slew of outrageous behavior. My friends and I discuss this issue quite frequently, so I've decided to put together a list of proper elevator etiquette. Enjoy!
The Takeover's Guide to Elevator Etiquette:
P.S. Another thing I forgot to mention (but only because i didn't realize it was a problem until just now), is please do not try to model in your underwear while on an elevator. Thanks!
-K.C. Jones
Big Ran Note: Ladies, if you don't know what's going on in an elevator, you do now:
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| Nobody likes elevators. |
The Takeover's Guide to Elevator Etiquette:
- When the doors slide open, let those who have reached their destination OFF FIRST BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO ENTER. This is the great commandment of Elevator Etiquette. Seriously, why do people try to get on as people are trying to exit? First off, it's rude, secondly it's awkward, and in addition, it just creates unnecessary stress for everyone. People with manners and common sense already know this, so the fact that I have to put it in print is disheartening. Every day I see this rule broken at least once.
- Do not run towards the elevator, yelling 'wait', throw your arm and/or leg in between the doors, or make any other attempts to stall it as it is closing. Are you THAT important? Will the 10 second difference it makes in timing really cause your company to come grinding to a screeching halt? If you truly believe it will and you insist upon doing this, I hope your arm gets severed between the closing doors. (Bright side: If both are severed, you qualify for use of speaker phone). Just a reminder, there are usually several elevators, so one another one will be available momentarily. And, if there's only one where you work, it too will be back, no worries.
- Do not cram yourself into an elevator that has already reached maximum capacity. People do not want your hair in their eyes, your behind rubbing up against their stomach, or a dry humping from you. Remember what I stated above, elevators schedules are cyclical, if you miss your first one, another will be along momentarily. Keep in mind that if the elevator ever gets stuck when it is packed tighter than a sardine tin, you'll be in trouble.
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| Too Crowded- Wait for the next one! |
- Do not use the elevator if you only need to go down ONE FLIGHT of stairs. First off, you're walking down, not up, so how lazy are you? Secondly, if you are THAT LAZY you probably need the exercise, so use this post as motivation. This rule is particularly important at peak times of elevator use. For example, at 5pm. Most normal human beings want to run from their buildings like they are on fire come 5 pm. So, the last thing someone from the 6th floor needs after stopping on floors 5, 4, and 3 is an additional stop on 2 with you standing there, waiting to greet them. Suddenly 5pm is 5:15 and everyone except our friend from floor 2 is aggravated. Another thing to consider; taking the stairs for short distances is actually quicker, so if you're very important and busy as Big Ran and I are, this might be a better option.
- When you enter the elevator, do not look at someone who is already on there or who has entered right before you and 'tell' them to press the button for whatever floor you need. I say 'tell' instead of 'ask' because this ALWAYS happens. Dude, who the hell are you? First off, as long as you have fingers, you need to press your own button. The only exceptions are if your hands are full or if it's crowded and you can't get to the panel. But in those cases, let's think really hard back to kindergarten and remember the magic word......yup, that's it! "Please"....could you "please" press 4. Ahhh, sounds so much nicer than '4'.
- Get off the phone. The 'ride' is only a minute or two at most, and there's nothing critical happening that can't wait until you get to your office or cube. The people I see conducting phone calls on the elevator are usually very important, if only in their own minds. And the irony is, they look at you like you are bothering them and making it difficult for them to conduct their business if you're having a conversation with someone else who is actually physically present. The other situation that can arise is the person who will talk on their phone and stare at you, seemingly upset that you are 'listening to them'. I swear, I had it happen once. Just the two of us in there, and I was getting the hairy eyeball from this broad. She began speaking in code, honest to God. Um, lady, it's not my fault that we're trapped riding this thing together. So, a good rule is to keep your cell phone in your pocket unless the elevator gets stuck. And if that happens, call for help STAT!
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| Public Transportation: Another place where you should refrain from cell phone use. |
P.S. Another thing I forgot to mention (but only because i didn't realize it was a problem until just now), is please do not try to model in your underwear while on an elevator. Thanks!
-K.C. Jones
Big Ran Note: Ladies, if you don't know what's going on in an elevator, you do now:
Lunchtime Look-a-Like
Hmmmm- these guys share the same last name, both play (or have played) in the NFL, and they are seen in many pictures together. Rumor has it they grew up together and even attended the University of Virginia together! I wonder if they're brothers? (And I wonder if they got a group discount on tuition). And by brothers, I mean biologically speaking, not in the other sense, because we already know that's true. The biggest difference is that one is a scumbag, the other is not.
http://tysonalger.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/a-tale-of-two-brothers-tiki-barbers-comeback/
-KC Jones
P.S. I know they are twins, just wanted to be funny and call out Tiki because he's a scumbag and I figured this was the best way to do it.
P.P.S. With a name like "Tiki", how was this dude NOT going to be douchebag.
Big Ran Note: Dude, Tiki left his wife because she put on a whole bunch of weight. The fact that she was eight months pregnant at the time is neither here nor there.
http://tysonalger.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/a-tale-of-two-brothers-tiki-barbers-comeback/
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| Ronde & Tiki Barber |
-KC Jones
P.S. I know they are twins, just wanted to be funny and call out Tiki because he's a scumbag and I figured this was the best way to do it.
P.P.S. With a name like "Tiki", how was this dude NOT going to be douchebag.
Big Ran Note: Dude, Tiki left his wife because she put on a whole bunch of weight. The fact that she was eight months pregnant at the time is neither here nor there.
Office Etiquette
SHUT THE F*CK UP IN MEETINGS!
Does everyone have meeting that could pretty much be wrapped up in five minutes or not held at all, but you are stuck in there because everyone loves to hear themselves talk? I have a shit load of those, probably at least two a week (is that a lot? who knows). I hate meetings. Despise meetings. Ever since Al Gore invented the internet and subsequently e-mail, the honest need for face-to-face meetings should be much lower. However, as time goes by, I feel as though the number of meetings has only increased (maybe its because I am super important and in high demand, but probably not).
Anyway, I feel like every meeting has at least two of the following people:
1. The person that rambles on with nonsense that does not need to be discussed at that time.
2. The person that doesn't say anything the whole time, but then just when you think the meeting is over, has like, 14 really stupid questions. They are the equivalent of the student that reminds a teacher they forgot to assign homework.
So, for anyone reading this and going into a meeting, please think about the other people in that room. For some, they think it is their time to shine, but for most, this is simply time that is taken away from us doing actual work (rather than coming up with ideas that we will never act on) or finding sweet videos online. If you have to speak, keep it short, and to the point. No one really cares and those notes they are taking? Its not because you are coming up with profound ideas. If you have questions, limit them to ones that are truly relevant and are not idiotic. Save those for e-mail later.
-Big Ran
KC Jones: You hit the nail right on the head with this post dude, congrats!
Stayin' Alive
-KC Jones, your favorite "Sports Bigamist"
Big Ran Note: This will go seven games because David Stern is a dictator who controls the officiating and because he made Tony Allen get rid of his grizzly cut. That's just un-American.
KC Jones Note: I agree w/ you Big Ran, David Stern must be stopped. We should be the co-commissioners of the NBA.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Bruins - Habs Game Seven Preview
OK, I've broken down all the film, called all my sources in the Bruins organization and I think it all comes down to this...
If the Bruins score more goals than the Habs by the end of the third period OR score first in overtime, they should win the series. People, you normally have to pay for analysis like that. You're welcome.
To all you real hockey fans out there, enjoy the game and stay away from the Tobin Bridge if they lose.
-Big Ran
Super Terrific Happy Hour!
Am I the last person on the planet to find out that Troy from Community raps? I heard about this a couple of weeks ago, and right now, the dude is on tour. That shit is crazy. Not only that, but this dude is really, really good. On Community, Troy and Abed are clearly the best characters on their (apologies to KC's comedic crush Joel McHale). Here's a little sampling of their work:
Now here's some of Troy's (aka Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino) tracks:
You know what would be pretty sweet? If I had some sort of discernible talent like him.
-Big Ran
Fast Forward....You've Got Mail
I'm pretty sure we all have at least one person who we strongly dislike at our P.O.E (Place of Employment for those of you who skipped the post where I first defined this abbreviation). The type who is always pushing their work off to others, taking advantage of people, and not pulling their weight. There might be many of these people around actually, especially if you work for a large company. Since we can't (or shouldn't) resort to blatantly childish measures to deal with them, I've thought of another way to help them find new opportunities to pursue. It's quite simple and might even achieve the intended end result of getting this person (or people) out of your hair: Ready? Set up a job search FOR them on a job website (such as monster). Simply supply their work email address, which you already know, and select the correct criteria. When they start getting updates sent to their work email address on a regular basis, a few positive things could happen (some are positive for them, all are positive for you):
P.S. In the spirit of Big Ran's email about googling pictures of people reading, I challenge you to go to google and search "Pictures of people checking email" and take it all in. This is one of my favorites, no email, no people:
-KC Jones
- They find a new job, this is clearly the happiest ending for everyone involved (except for the new people they are going to terrorize and annoy).
- Someone (such as their boss) sees the emails on their screen and assumes they set it up and are looking for a new role. A discussion will ensue and hopefully the person will start pulling their weight and being less annoying--this is the least likely outcome, but anything is possible.
- In setting up a search for them, YOU might unintentionally find a great new opportunity. You'd be able to say goodbye to this person (or these people) forever!
- If worst comes to worst and it doesn't work, at least you'll know you tried. And the time you spend setting up the searches will help pass the time on a slow day (hence the "Fast Forward" post).
P.S. In the spirit of Big Ran's email about googling pictures of people reading, I challenge you to go to google and search "Pictures of people checking email" and take it all in. This is one of my favorites, no email, no people:
-KC Jones
I See London, I See France...
...I see Paul Pierce's underpants....well, kind of. In another unforgettable move, back in the day when he was still with the Pacers (and throughout his entire career), Ron Artest struggled on court against the Celtics' Captain. When he became frustrated that nothing was working to stop him, he resorted to pulling his shorts down. This also didn't work to stop him. The clip below shows both the incident itself and Artest's priceless apology in song form. I don't know about you, but I love this game.
-KC Jones
-KC Jones
Ladies Man...
What could a Toni Braxton video possibly have to do with Ron Artest Day at The Takeover? Well, you'll just have to watch and see for yourself. Wait for it.....wait for it....yup, you're seeing that beast Brooke Hogan as 'the other woman', ruining the relationship between Toni and LA Laker Shannon Brown, but wait a little longer. After Toni says goodbye to Brown, someone appears at the 2:55 mark. Is that Ron Artest? Why yes it is! Here he comes to save the day! This is phenomenal. I am wondering why Ron was the 'chosen one' for this video. We know he's an R&B fan (based on his work promoting Allure), but I would expect to see him in a rap or hip hop video. Like Big Ran said, he's like an onion, many different layers, some of which make us cry! Here's to happy tears and happy endings with Ron Artest:
-KC Jones
-KC Jones
Irrational Rant...Office Birthday Parties
Why? Why does my office celebrate people's birthdays? As a little background, my office, once upon a time, celebrated every single person's birthday with a separate gathering, cake, lighting of candles, and singing of "Happy Birthday." No joke, the whole shabangabang. There are probably 20 people in my department, so one to two times a month we would go through this excruciatingly awkward process. Now, we just do one birthday per month, but people are responsible for signing up to make a cake for a certain month. Fucking brutal.
The scene from Office Space, which I cannot find anywhere online, absolutely nails the pain of this celebration perfectly. Some people that are WAY too excited for a birthday, the cake that get's passed ALL the way around the room, the sad and pathetic rendition of "Happy Birthday." It's all brutal.
In all honesty, I don't like most people; mostly because a lot of people are irritating and/or dumb. I do not want to celebrate the anniversary of you slip 'n sliding out of your mother's birth canal. Also, I'm 31 years old. I don't want to have people sing to me and have to blow out candles on the day that reminds me I have done nothing with my life other than find awesome stuff on the internet.
Unfortunately, I couldn't embed this video, perhaps because the creator actually takes this seriously. However, this original co-worker birthday song is SENSATIONAL on every level.
Happy Birthday, Co-Worker!
-Big Ran
KC Jones says: I also detest when I get a birthday card from a large group of people and see that someone has signed it in their native language, generally, that involves symbols of some sort. I have NO idea what this is really saying and it could be telling me to go F myself....and that's fine, but could they say it in English? I also agree w/ Big Ran, I dislike most people as well. And the more birthdays I celebrate, the greater number of people I will dislike. BOOM!
Lunchtime Look-a-Like
When I said that Rapper Common and Chicago Bulls Forward Carlos Boozer looked very much alike, Mr KC Jones naturally disagreed with me, as he always does. This thought has been in my head for a while now and came up while I was forcing him to watch one of the Bulls/Pacers Playoff games. After being contrary, Mr. Jones fell asleep and I went online. Imagine my surprise when I went on Facebook, looked at Common's fan page randomly, and saw the picture below in his profile pictures folder:
- -The Chicago connection. Common was born and raised in Chicago, Carlos Boozer now plays for the Chicago Bulls.
- -The Basketball connection. Carlos Boozer is arguably one of the top players in the NBA. Common is a huge NBA fan and has played in the NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity game and, for not being a professional, he's not too shabby. Also, Common's father is former ABA player Lonnie Lynn.
- -Both are award winning professionals. Boozer has won a bronze medal (2004) and a gold medal (2008) with Team USA in the Olympics. Common has won two Grammy Awards (2003 & 2008) and has been nominated many other times.
- -Both share a great sense of fashion (sorry, I know Big Ran will not care about this at all, but it's true)
-KC Jones
Notable Quotes
Some of Ron Artest's most hilarious and puzzling quotes, in no particular order:
-"Having a record company and putting out my own CD. There's clothes and shoes. There's also an upcoming book deal that I'm trying to do. I'm trying to be positive. I'm a big fan of the Nobel Peace Prize." -- Ron Artest's comments when asked what he had been doing since his suspension stemming from his part in the "Malice at The Palace" in November of 2004.
If you are unfamiliar with the brawl referenced above, please see the following:
-"Hi, Pacers fans, my name is Ron Artest. I'm from the housing projects of Queens, New York. I play tough defense and every night I feel I'm the best." -- Ron Artest, in his diary on Pacers.com This is one of KC Jones' favorite quotes--sounds like he's at an AA meeting!
-"I'm playing like a frog. I've got web hands." -- Ron Artest. In all 32 years of my life, I've never heard someone compare themselves to a frog. We hear you Ron, it ain't easy being green! Also, I just noticed, Kermit doesn't have webbed 'hands'....odd...
-"We gave it all, considering most teams in the NBA have good enough airplanes where they don't break down." -- Ron Artest, on the Pacers performance against the Knicks, after getting to NYC just six hours before tip-off due to plane issues.
-"I didn't hold up no middle fingers. My middle finger is crooked so it sticks out. Maybe that's what was showing." -- Ron Artest.
-"You break it, you bought it." -- Ron Artest, on having to pay for the camera he broke.
-"I like David Stern, I think he's from the hood." Ron Artest on meeting with David Stern after the "Malice"
-“That's gonna be fun, ... I love the tension. I love when everything's going wrong ... In the NBA, they don't promote guys like me. They like guys who like Cheerios, good guys. But I find a way to promote myself.” Apparently if you like Cheerios, it says a lot about your character...how does he come up with this stuff?
-"I'm not a homosexual or nothing like that, but Kobe had no clothes on." Ron Artest commenting on his interaction Kobe after the Finals in 2008.
- Response when a member of the media told him that Coach Rick Carlisle's said that he "compromised the integrity" of the Pacers organization through his actions during the brawl in Detroit: "I dont know what that means". Hey Big Ran, it figures math was his favorite subject in school, and I guessing the verbal section of the SATS weren't his favorite.
-"Stay focused and stay away from unknown females." Definitely words to live by. I'm sure Rasheed Wallace would agree with you Ron, I bet he'd say that 'them cats (the unknown females) are felonious'.
-"I'm not a dirty player. I'm a veteran. I know some tricks. Richard Jefferson's a dirty player. Jefferson punched me in my stomach last year in the playoffs. And the ref saw it and the ref didn't say nothing. He just let him punch me in my stomach. So tell Byron Scott about his player, that Jefferson's a dirty player." -- The end of this quote reminds me of Antoine Dodson at the end of the Bed Intruder Song "So you can run and tell that, Byron, Byron, Byron, Byron"....And, apparently, if you're a veteran, that excludes you from the category of 'dirty player'.
-“I’d buy it and tell him to sign it.” Ron's admiration for Blake Griffin's insane dunking ability and his desire to have a poster of Griffin dunking on him. He also commented, “I hope he dunks on me. His highlights is stupid.”
There are plenty more where these came from. If you're interested, and to actually see and hear him in action, go to http://www.blazeoflove.com/2009/05/10-classic-ron-artest-videos.html . This site is awesome and the clips are INSANE!
-KC Jones
-"Having a record company and putting out my own CD. There's clothes and shoes. There's also an upcoming book deal that I'm trying to do. I'm trying to be positive. I'm a big fan of the Nobel Peace Prize." -- Ron Artest's comments when asked what he had been doing since his suspension stemming from his part in the "Malice at The Palace" in November of 2004.
If you are unfamiliar with the brawl referenced above, please see the following:
-"Hi, Pacers fans, my name is Ron Artest. I'm from the housing projects of Queens, New York. I play tough defense and every night I feel I'm the best." -- Ron Artest, in his diary on Pacers.com This is one of KC Jones' favorite quotes--sounds like he's at an AA meeting!
-"I'm playing like a frog. I've got web hands." -- Ron Artest. In all 32 years of my life, I've never heard someone compare themselves to a frog. We hear you Ron, it ain't easy being green! Also, I just noticed, Kermit doesn't have webbed 'hands'....odd...
-"We gave it all, considering most teams in the NBA have good enough airplanes where they don't break down." -- Ron Artest, on the Pacers performance against the Knicks, after getting to NYC just six hours before tip-off due to plane issues.
-"I didn't hold up no middle fingers. My middle finger is crooked so it sticks out. Maybe that's what was showing." -- Ron Artest.
-"You break it, you bought it." -- Ron Artest, on having to pay for the camera he broke.
-"I like David Stern, I think he's from the hood." Ron Artest on meeting with David Stern after the "Malice"
-“That's gonna be fun, ... I love the tension. I love when everything's going wrong ... In the NBA, they don't promote guys like me. They like guys who like Cheerios, good guys. But I find a way to promote myself.” Apparently if you like Cheerios, it says a lot about your character...how does he come up with this stuff?
- Response when a member of the media told him that Coach Rick Carlisle's said that he "compromised the integrity" of the Pacers organization through his actions during the brawl in Detroit: "I dont know what that means". Hey Big Ran, it figures math was his favorite subject in school, and I guessing the verbal section of the SATS weren't his favorite.
-"Stay focused and stay away from unknown females." Definitely words to live by. I'm sure Rasheed Wallace would agree with you Ron, I bet he'd say that 'them cats (the unknown females) are felonious'.
-"I'm not a dirty player. I'm a veteran. I know some tricks. Richard Jefferson's a dirty player. Jefferson punched me in my stomach last year in the playoffs. And the ref saw it and the ref didn't say nothing. He just let him punch me in my stomach. So tell Byron Scott about his player, that Jefferson's a dirty player." -- The end of this quote reminds me of Antoine Dodson at the end of the Bed Intruder Song "So you can run and tell that, Byron, Byron, Byron, Byron"....And, apparently, if you're a veteran, that excludes you from the category of 'dirty player'.
-“I’d buy it and tell him to sign it.” Ron's admiration for Blake Griffin's insane dunking ability and his desire to have a poster of Griffin dunking on him. He also commented, “I hope he dunks on me. His highlights is stupid.”
There are plenty more where these came from. If you're interested, and to actually see and hear him in action, go to http://www.blazeoflove.com/2009/05/10-classic-ron-artest-videos.html . This site is awesome and the clips are INSANE!
-KC Jones
So Many Layers: Ron Artest is Like an Onion
The video below is an interview Ron Artest conducted with HIMSELF. We learn a lot in the video; his favorite move? Titanic. His favorite singer? Celene Dion. Planet he would most like to visit? Pluto.Major in college? Math.
Who knew?
Ron, near, far, wherever you are, you may be a Laker now, but our hearts will go on. Congrats on your award.
My favorite comment from this youtube video:
"Saw this film in theaters when I was 13. The tragedy always got to me, but the love story never did. I'm 25 now, and re-watched it recently. After so many years of not understanding the love story, I finally did, and ended up crying like a baby. Then again, I had never fallen in love before. It's a beautiful film, and a beautiful love story. To think how many Jacks and Roses were on the real Titanic that night just breaks my heart. And I'm not referring to the social class aspect."
-Big Ran
-KC Jones Comments: First off, I'd like to give Big Ran MAD PROPS for the title he gave this post. Secondly, who knew Ron was so sensitive? And finally, Big Ran, I'm still searching for the person who signed me up for the Celine Dion Fan Club. Are you SURE it wasn't you? I'm thinking it must be the same person who signed me up for the Jalen Rose Fan Club as well.
Who knew?
Ron, near, far, wherever you are, you may be a Laker now, but our hearts will go on. Congrats on your award.
My favorite comment from this youtube video:
"Saw this film in theaters when I was 13. The tragedy always got to me, but the love story never did. I'm 25 now, and re-watched it recently. After so many years of not understanding the love story, I finally did, and ended up crying like a baby. Then again, I had never fallen in love before. It's a beautiful film, and a beautiful love story. To think how many Jacks and Roses were on the real Titanic that night just breaks my heart. And I'm not referring to the social class aspect."
-Big Ran
-KC Jones Comments: First off, I'd like to give Big Ran MAD PROPS for the title he gave this post. Secondly, who knew Ron was so sensitive? And finally, Big Ran, I'm still searching for the person who signed me up for the Celine Dion Fan Club. Are you SURE it wasn't you? I'm thinking it must be the same person who signed me up for the Jalen Rose Fan Club as well.
And The Winner Is...
...Ron Artest. Yup! That's right, Ron Artest is the winner of the NBA's Kennedy Citizenship Award. "The award is named for the second commissioner of the league and honors an NBA player or coach for outstanding service and dedication to the community." (see the full article at nba.com). If you are well versed regarding Ron Ron's history in the league, you are probably sitting here laughing, scratching your head, and wondering how this happened given his ridiculous history. However, it seems as though our boy has turned over a new leaf, taking on the cause of mental illness, something which he is very familiar with as we look back on all of his antics. Despite his troubled past, he's trying to have a positive impact now, and regardless, he is one of the most unintentionally funny dudes in the public eye. That being said, I'd like to declare today, April 27th, 2011, "Ron Artest Day" here at "The Takeover". We will be celebrating the man, the myth, the legend, all day.
I'd like to start by recalling some of his funnier moments:
- -After his rookie season playing for the Chicago Bulls, he applied for a job at Circuit City. On the application form, he listed "NBA Player" as his most recent job and then listed the president of the Bulls as a reference. When asked why he did this, he simply stated he wanted to get the employee discount.
- -Suspended early on in the 2004-2005 season when he was playing for the Pacers after asking his coach for time off because he was really tuckered out from his efforts in promoting the R&B girl group "Allure". Guess he got what he wanted!
- -When he was signed to the Lakers in July of 2009, he chose to wear the number 37 on his jersey. Why? Well this was done in order to honor Michael Jackson, whose album "Thriller" remained at the top of the charts for 37 straight weeks. I'm not kidding--if you don't believe me, head to Google right now.
- -When the Lakers lost to the Celtics in the 2008 Championship series, Kobe Bryant was a baby about it. He stayed in the team's locker room, in the showers for a while after the loss drowning his sorrows. When he heard someone back there, he assumed it was a teammate, but instead, it was Ron Artest (prior to his signing with L.A.). According to an article on bleacherreport.com , Ron approached Kobe, stating “I want to come help you, If I can, I’m going to find a way to come to LA and give you the help you need to win a title.”. If you go to this site, you will also see a whole slew of other incidents that we haven't noted here.
- -After the Lakers Championship win in 2010, Artest veered off the beaten path of traditional thank yous adding his psychologist and his 'hood warriors' to this very important list. He then took the opportunity to plug his then new single "Champions" while ESPN Analyst Doris Burke attempted to interview him (see below for interview and then "Champions" video).
Watch this video- it is simply remarkable:
-KC Jones
Big Ran: Pic of Ron Ron with the baseball on his head? Best picture ever.
Humpday Holla-back
Since Big Ran is always doing nice things for me, like calling me a sports commy, a sports bigamist, and poking fun at my beloved, but aging Spurs, I wanted to do something nice for him today. I thought long and hard about it and decided to express my appreciation via the "Humpday Holla-back" weekly post.
Big Ran, I know that this is one of your favorite groups, so this one's for you my friend, it's the least I can do (Unfortunately there's a commercial at the beginning since this group is so full of douchebags that they have blocked embedding videos from YouTube):
-KC Jones
Note from Big Ran: Thanks KC, and as a bonus there was no commercial. Quick Nickelback story: I was in Scotland (BALLER!) like 10 years ago and in some bar where there was live music. A Scottish dude asked me what was going on with American music, and I was like "what do you mean?" he said, "What's up with that bank Nickelback? They're rubbish." I responded with, "They are terrible, but they're from Canada. I'm not taking the blame for that one." KC, remember that time you asked me if the song playing on the radio was new and I said that it wasn't. It was Jimi Hendrix and it was 1997. Good times.
Here's my favorite Nickelback Cover:
Note from KC: Yes Big Ran, unfortunately I do remember that Hendrix situation. How I did not realize that is still beyond me, because even though I don't listen to him, he surely has a very distinct sound and style. Good catch on Nickelback being from Canadia---we CAN'T be held accountable for that.
Big Ran, I know that this is one of your favorite groups, so this one's for you my friend, it's the least I can do (Unfortunately there's a commercial at the beginning since this group is so full of douchebags that they have blocked embedding videos from YouTube):
-KC Jones
Note from Big Ran: Thanks KC, and as a bonus there was no commercial. Quick Nickelback story: I was in Scotland (BALLER!) like 10 years ago and in some bar where there was live music. A Scottish dude asked me what was going on with American music, and I was like "what do you mean?" he said, "What's up with that bank Nickelback? They're rubbish." I responded with, "They are terrible, but they're from Canada. I'm not taking the blame for that one." KC, remember that time you asked me if the song playing on the radio was new and I said that it wasn't. It was Jimi Hendrix and it was 1997. Good times.
Here's my favorite Nickelback Cover:
Note from KC: Yes Big Ran, unfortunately I do remember that Hendrix situation. How I did not realize that is still beyond me, because even though I don't listen to him, he surely has a very distinct sound and style. Good catch on Nickelback being from Canadia---we CAN'T be held accountable for that.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday Trivia...
Okay, so I'm not a big tennis fan, truth be told, I find watching it to be on the same excitement level as watching paint dry--unless:
1. The Williams sisters are involved--in that case, I stare in amazement because I did not realize that the Hulk had twin sisters (possible lunch time look-a-likes??).
2.Andre Agassi was involved (back in the day). How did ANYONE concentrate and play that well when they had roadkill hanging out from underneath their hat or bandanna?
Anyway, despite my lack of interest, I HAVE always wondered where the term "love" came from as it pertains to tennis. So, with this new section of "The Takeover", I've been inspired to get educated and help you get wicked smart as well. See below for a link to the answer:
http://www.modernspectator.com/Asked-Answered/68/where-does-love-come-from-in-tennis
-KC Jones
1. The Williams sisters are involved--in that case, I stare in amazement because I did not realize that the Hulk had twin sisters (possible lunch time look-a-likes??).
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| You wouldn't like her when she's angry |
2.Andre Agassi was involved (back in the day). How did ANYONE concentrate and play that well when they had roadkill hanging out from underneath their hat or bandanna?
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| Looks like a raccoon to me.... |
Anyway, despite my lack of interest, I HAVE always wondered where the term "love" came from as it pertains to tennis. So, with this new section of "The Takeover", I've been inspired to get educated and help you get wicked smart as well. See below for a link to the answer:
http://www.modernspectator.com/Asked-Answered/68/where-does-love-come-from-in-tennis
-KC Jones
Two Reasons the Spurs Lost
1. They are old as f*ck. Not too old for the earth, but too old for the playoffs.
2. Tony Allen's haircut:
How could you not be both distracted and mesmerized by that cut? IT HAS GLITTERY EYES!!!!
I wasn't sure I would ever say this, but couldn't the Celtics use TA right now? If they have TA, they don't have to trade Perk for 40% of Jeff Green's game, plus you have a lock down wing defender that will be crucial against the Heat. You can't have Paul and Ray playing 40+ minutes a game and expect them to shut down LeEgo and Dwayne Wayne, while providing offense.
Two quick memories of Tony Allen while he was in Boston...
A few years back, before the current big three, when the Cs were just terrible, Comcast had a commercial with a few guys talking about Celtics tradition. They were all supposed to say one word that they thought of when talking about playing for the Celtics. They show Paul, and he says "Tradition." Ryan Gomes, "Pride." Tony Allen, "Nerquit." Dude combined "Never" and "Quit" into "Nerquit." That's just awesome.
A second story was from when he was being interviewed by someone from the Globe and he couldn't focus enough on the reporter's questions while he was taking imaginary jump shots. No ball.
Good times. Keep it real, TA.
-Big Ran
KC Jones comments: That haircut is magical, to say the least. I think it probably played a BIG part in the Spurs Round 1 collapse thus far. I may be a sports bigamist, but Big Ran is a sports Nazi, trying to enforce his views of a 'one team per individual' fan system. BOOM!
Also, if TA were to have written this post, he would have said, " They are old as f*ck. Not too old for the EARF, but too old for the playoffs."
Another reason why the Spurs lost: Fear of TA....I mean, we all remember what happened earlier this season with him and teammate O.J. Mayo. If he'd tangle with a teammate over a gambling debt, there's no telling what he'd do to an opponent:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5990552
Big Ran Note: I just want to make sure KC's comments are clear. I enforce one team per sport. I root for the Sox, Celts, Pats, PC Friars, and don't care about hockey, but go Bs tonight.
A couple of years back when the Cs won the title, KC said she was actually torn between rooting for the Pistons or the Cs when that matched up in the playoffs. That is some serious sports bigamy. So, I guess she is a sports Mormon, not necessarily a sports communist. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
How could you not be both distracted and mesmerized by that cut? IT HAS GLITTERY EYES!!!!
I wasn't sure I would ever say this, but couldn't the Celtics use TA right now? If they have TA, they don't have to trade Perk for 40% of Jeff Green's game, plus you have a lock down wing defender that will be crucial against the Heat. You can't have Paul and Ray playing 40+ minutes a game and expect them to shut down LeEgo and Dwayne Wayne, while providing offense.
Two quick memories of Tony Allen while he was in Boston...
A few years back, before the current big three, when the Cs were just terrible, Comcast had a commercial with a few guys talking about Celtics tradition. They were all supposed to say one word that they thought of when talking about playing for the Celtics. They show Paul, and he says "Tradition." Ryan Gomes, "Pride." Tony Allen, "Nerquit." Dude combined "Never" and "Quit" into "Nerquit." That's just awesome.
A second story was from when he was being interviewed by someone from the Globe and he couldn't focus enough on the reporter's questions while he was taking imaginary jump shots. No ball.
Good times. Keep it real, TA.
-Big Ran
KC Jones comments: That haircut is magical, to say the least. I think it probably played a BIG part in the Spurs Round 1 collapse thus far. I may be a sports bigamist, but Big Ran is a sports Nazi, trying to enforce his views of a 'one team per individual' fan system. BOOM!
Also, if TA were to have written this post, he would have said, " They are old as f*ck. Not too old for the EARF, but too old for the playoffs."
Another reason why the Spurs lost: Fear of TA....I mean, we all remember what happened earlier this season with him and teammate O.J. Mayo. If he'd tangle with a teammate over a gambling debt, there's no telling what he'd do to an opponent:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5990552
Big Ran Note: I just want to make sure KC's comments are clear. I enforce one team per sport. I root for the Sox, Celts, Pats, PC Friars, and don't care about hockey, but go Bs tonight.
A couple of years back when the Cs won the title, KC said she was actually torn between rooting for the Pistons or the Cs when that matched up in the playoffs. That is some serious sports bigamy. So, I guess she is a sports Mormon, not necessarily a sports communist. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
Lunchtime Look-a-Like
KC Jones' favorite flopper, Spurs guard, Manu Ginobili, and a dude with floppy hair, Adrien Brody.
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| Manu |
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| Adrien |
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| Adrien |
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| Manu |
Goofy, floppy hair, big noses, not bad. I'm sure our favorite sports bigamist, KC, will have some nice comments in defense of her boy, Manu.
-Big Ran
KC Jones says: Manu is awesome. One of the best in the NBA- and although my boys are struggling right now, they'll begin their comeback tomorrow night.
KC Jones says: Manu is awesome. One of the best in the NBA- and although my boys are struggling right now, they'll begin their comeback tomorrow night.
Office Etiquette
I received the following email this morning from a friend of mine here in the cube farm:
From: Awesome, Amy
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:22 AM
To: Jones, KC
Cc:
Subject: Blog ideas
To: Jones, KC
Cc:
Subject: Blog ideas
In the office etiquette piece of your blog could you please write something about loud employees and speakerphone users.
Thanks!
Because she is a huge supporter of our endeavors here at "The Takeover", and because I wholeheartedly agree with her, I am more than happy to oblige.
These days, many of us work in cubes rather than private offices (although, Big Ran is definitely running the show at his P.O.E (place of employment) and I think he is big pimpin' like Jay-Z...he might even have his own suite for people to come, lay down, and read). Anyway, this sort of environment can be noisy and distracting, and it's something we just have to deal with. Most of the time it's fine, and if you work with cool peeps, it's fun to have people around who you can just chat with from over the cube walls. However, every once in a while, you have a person who is so busy and so important, that they have to conduct every single phone call they make or receive via speaker phone. One word for this: UNACCEPTABLE! This is inconsiderate and rude, and there's no way to justify it as far as I'm concerned*.
A few comments regarding these situations:
- When someone is on speaker phone, they tend to shout, so the person on the other end can hear them better. Most of the time, this shouting is so loud, the entire floor can hear the conversation. Also, calls conducted via speaker phone tend to be peppered with words and phrases such as "what?" and "can you repeat that?" Can you say distraction? Also, can you say ineffective?
- If a cube neighbor is on the phone or trying to have a conversation in their own cell, it is extremely difficult for him/her to concentrate because they can't hear anything but Loudmouth Linda or Megaphone Mike next to them.
- There is no consideration given to the person on the other end of the call. I, for one, will point blank tell people to pick up the receiver if they call me on speaker phone. Couple of reasons for this: First, I don't want to aggravate the people around the person who is calling me, (because I'm so loud anyways), and secondly, I don't want everyone hearing me! I hate the sound of my voice, assume other hate it as well, and additionally, what I'm saying isn't everyone else's business. Even if the person calling has an office, I put the kibosh on speaker phone immediately.
- If you aren't using your hands to hold the receiver, what are you using them for when you're on a call? You can't possibly be typing or doing anything else meaningful because you should be concentrating on what the other person is saying.
- *There is one exception to my ban on the use of speaker phone: people missing their arms or hands--I mean, if you don't have hands and/or arms, I can understand that you might need to employee this method. However, ....BOTH arms or BOTH hands have to be missing. If you have one, you can pick up the receiver. I know I'm a jerk, but after almost 10 years in the corporate jungle, you have to feel my pain.
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| Megaphone Mike- WRONG! |
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| Loudmouth Lou- FAIL! |
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| Doesn't even know how to use speakerphone, but still a problem. |
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| CORRECT! And look at how happy everyone is! |
-KC Jones
Has Anyone Watched MacGyver Since 1988?
I did last night. I have Netflix (BALLER!) so when there isn't much going on I'll throw on something random and let me tell you, investing 40 minutes in an episode of MacGyver is well worth it. The clip I'm throwing on here is long, but the open and into to the show are just awesome (1st 8:42).
If you want to skip it, I'll trow out a few highlights:
-Right from the start we know that they have dropped him in some crappy Middle Eastern/Eurasian country that must have ties to communism and terrorism. How do we know this? Clearly by the camels and the overacting.
-We learn that MacGyver was a Boy Scout. I mean, come on. Of course he was.
-His job is to steal a map with clearly marked spots of terrorist attacks in the US. Did the Bush administration or the current Obama administration thought about this? Just send in one dude to steal a map and we're set. Mac could probably find Bin Laden while he's at it.
-He was able to fool that woman because of her gender. Stupid woman. She's only good for cooking and cleaning.
-If you do nothing else, go to the 5 minute mark for the desert chase scene where Mac runs across the desert, slides down the sand on the map, then hops in a hot air balloon that he had ready to go.
-Could he use the duct tape to fix the bullet hole? Sure and it would have worked better, but then he couldn't have stuck it to the guys that were chasing him like he did by using the map.
Overall, A+ material and delivery for Richard Dean Anderson. Apparently, there is a live action, feature length MacGyver movie in the works for 2013. I hope they release it on VHS just for old times sake.
WWMD?
-Big Ran
If you want to skip it, I'll trow out a few highlights:
-Right from the start we know that they have dropped him in some crappy Middle Eastern/Eurasian country that must have ties to communism and terrorism. How do we know this? Clearly by the camels and the overacting.
-We learn that MacGyver was a Boy Scout. I mean, come on. Of course he was.
-His job is to steal a map with clearly marked spots of terrorist attacks in the US. Did the Bush administration or the current Obama administration thought about this? Just send in one dude to steal a map and we're set. Mac could probably find Bin Laden while he's at it.
-He was able to fool that woman because of her gender. Stupid woman. She's only good for cooking and cleaning.
-If you do nothing else, go to the 5 minute mark for the desert chase scene where Mac runs across the desert, slides down the sand on the map, then hops in a hot air balloon that he had ready to go.
-Could he use the duct tape to fix the bullet hole? Sure and it would have worked better, but then he couldn't have stuck it to the guys that were chasing him like he did by using the map.
Overall, A+ material and delivery for Richard Dean Anderson. Apparently, there is a live action, feature length MacGyver movie in the works for 2013. I hope they release it on VHS just for old times sake.
WWMD?
-Big Ran
Monday, April 25, 2011
Walking (and Losing) in Memphis
If today were April 1st, I'd be thinking, "Wow, this April Fool's joke by the Spurs is a little extreme given what's at stake--couldn't they have just put a whoopee cushion on Coach Pop's seat instead?". Sadly, it's April 25 and no one is joking. I'm hoping that Big Ran will be merciful towards me in his taunts regarding the pathetic performances by the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. He'll be right when he says they are playing like geriatrics, but I love my Spurs, and when they lose, I become distraught. I'm thinking I might have to take of the rest of the week off and seek grief counseling in order to cope with what has gone on thus far.
The Facebook taunts and sarcastic text messages are rolling in and Mr. KC Jones cheered every time Memphis scored against the Spurs.It's a lot for me to take and I'm thinking of joining EHarmony in order to find a nice new boyfriend who happens to be a Spurs fan as well . Seriously, this was the #1 team in the West, the #2 team overall, and they are playing like a youth league team. Tonight they couldn't hit ANYTHING. Popovich was sitting on the bench, despondent, and a double digit loss was the final result. This, after they were up by 2 at half time and after they swept Memphis in the regular season. The series is now 3-1 and only eight teams have come back from this sort of deficit. Timmy and company are one game away from elimination. How can this be? Is this God punishing the Spurs for Tony Parker's infidelity when he was married to Eva Longoria? I bet she is THRILLED right now, and I don't blame her, but remember Timmy, Manu, and the rest of the innocent victims who are suffering as well.
This is not the team that had a choke hold on the rest of the league throughout the regular season. It's going to take a miracle for them to win the next three straight....but it looks like someone is on their side....
I'll be having a candlelight vigil tomorrow night in anticipation of Game 5 on Wednesday night. If the outcome is not satisfactory on Wednesday night, I'm going to need all sharp objects removed from my reach. I realize this post seems extremely dramatic, and I hope everyone got a good laugh....but that's how seriously I take my Spurs.
So, for now, I'm just going to play this video and cry myself to sleep.
-KC Jones
PS- Go Thunder! Let's get this done tonight---I think Big Ran will agree with my enthusiasm as it relates to Oklahoma City since our boy Perk got shipped there.
The Facebook taunts and sarcastic text messages are rolling in and Mr. KC Jones cheered every time Memphis scored against the Spurs.It's a lot for me to take and I'm thinking of joining EHarmony in order to find a nice new boyfriend who happens to be a Spurs fan as well . Seriously, this was the #1 team in the West, the #2 team overall, and they are playing like a youth league team. Tonight they couldn't hit ANYTHING. Popovich was sitting on the bench, despondent, and a double digit loss was the final result. This, after they were up by 2 at half time and after they swept Memphis in the regular season. The series is now 3-1 and only eight teams have come back from this sort of deficit. Timmy and company are one game away from elimination. How can this be? Is this God punishing the Spurs for Tony Parker's infidelity when he was married to Eva Longoria? I bet she is THRILLED right now, and I don't blame her, but remember Timmy, Manu, and the rest of the innocent victims who are suffering as well.
This is not the team that had a choke hold on the rest of the league throughout the regular season. It's going to take a miracle for them to win the next three straight....but it looks like someone is on their side....
So, for now, I'm just going to play this video and cry myself to sleep.
-KC Jones
PS- Go Thunder! Let's get this done tonight---I think Big Ran will agree with my enthusiasm as it relates to Oklahoma City since our boy Perk got shipped there.
Irrational Rant....Motivational Posters
Does anyone else have posters like this hanging in their office? I do and I have no idea how these would possibly improve the atmosphere or function of an organization. If you need a poster to inspire you to do your job, you are a loser and you probably like blueberry coffee too.
There are two hanging in the processing unit of my office, one is for Teamwork, and reads: "It is a fact that in the right formation, a group of wings can achieve twice the flight of a single bird." The other is for Communication, telling us to "Build bridges, not walls." First of all, is it a fact about that bird formation shit? I didn't see any citations from Stephen Hawking or anything. The second one had to be one of the last "Communication" posters made, because that is some weak shit right there. They either ran through every other possible saying for communication or this was the writer's inarticulate son that still lives in his or her basement.
I just really don't understand how people can spend money on these. I realize we may not be breaking the bank, but I am sure they were ordered from Staples, or W.B. Mason, or Dunder Mifflin, with ridiculous, jacked-up prices. Not only that, but someone took the time to pick one out, either pay to have it framed or did it themselves, and honestly thought, "Wow, this is going to make such a difference in workplace moral."
I would be much more fired up to work in a place that either just put some decent art on the walls or had the stones and sense of humor to hang something like this:
KC Jones' thoughts: I agree w/ Big Ran 110%, and I have another poster that I'm thinking of putting up in our office here:
They Pullin' Your Vehicle Over, Snatchin' Your Weed Up...
...Tryin' to take it, so you better hide your weed, hide your bong, hide your weed, hide your bong...
Well, Easter weekend was quite exciting for our friend Antoine Dodson, who was arrested for possession of marijuana in his home state of Alabama. I'm sure many of you remember Antoine from his famous "Bed Intruder" interview that was subsequently turned into a song. If not, or if you just want to see it again, see below. Once you've watched, you can scroll down for my commentary on the situation.
Original Interview:
Song:
Now, before you pass judgment on this man, remember what he's been through:
-Someone was climbin' in his windows
-Snatchin' his people up
-Tryin' rape 'em so he had to warn err'body to: hide they kids, hide they wives, and hide they husbands cause they rapin' err'body
-Then he had to take to the airwaves to let the intruder know that he didn't have to confess, because he was comin' to find him because he was so dumb, for real.
After all that, Antoine had to deal with his overnight celebrity status, and, truthfully, it had to be a little overwhelming for him. So, how can you blame the guy for toking up in order to deal with the Post Traumatic Stress?
I wouldn't be surprised if he's found with it again either, especially after this mugshot surfaced. This dude has MUCH better hair than what's being showcased here.
-KC Jones
Update from Big Ran:
A. In the mugshot Antoine looks like a "Who" from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
B. If Antoine wants to toke, he needs to move to MA. Not only is it only a fine, but now the cops can't even use the scent of weed in a car to search for it.
C. I think Antoine was, in the words of Lawrence Taylor, "set up like a mother f*cker!" I bet the Alabama police planted evidence. FREE ANTOINE DODSON! FREE ANTOINE DODSON!
Well, Easter weekend was quite exciting for our friend Antoine Dodson, who was arrested for possession of marijuana in his home state of Alabama. I'm sure many of you remember Antoine from his famous "Bed Intruder" interview that was subsequently turned into a song. If not, or if you just want to see it again, see below. Once you've watched, you can scroll down for my commentary on the situation.
Original Interview:
Song:
Now, before you pass judgment on this man, remember what he's been through:
-Someone was climbin' in his windows
-Snatchin' his people up
-Tryin' rape 'em so he had to warn err'body to: hide they kids, hide they wives, and hide they husbands cause they rapin' err'body
-Then he had to take to the airwaves to let the intruder know that he didn't have to confess, because he was comin' to find him because he was so dumb, for real.
After all that, Antoine had to deal with his overnight celebrity status, and, truthfully, it had to be a little overwhelming for him. So, how can you blame the guy for toking up in order to deal with the Post Traumatic Stress?
I wouldn't be surprised if he's found with it again either, especially after this mugshot surfaced. This dude has MUCH better hair than what's being showcased here.
Update from Big Ran:
A. In the mugshot Antoine looks like a "Who" from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
B. If Antoine wants to toke, he needs to move to MA. Not only is it only a fine, but now the cops can't even use the scent of weed in a car to search for it.
C. I think Antoine was, in the words of Lawrence Taylor, "set up like a mother f*cker!" I bet the Alabama police planted evidence. FREE ANTOINE DODSON! FREE ANTOINE DODSON!
Lunchtime Look-a-Like
Pretty crazy and I'm not sure how I missed it before, but after watching so much basketball lately, I realized that Ray Allen looks just like the guy that played Jesus Shuttlesworth in He Got Game. I mean, just like him...
I'm not sure who played Shuttlesworth in the movie and it was a while ago, but its still pretty uncanny. Ray Ray definitely has a twin out there somewhere.
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| Jesus Shuttlesworth |
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| Ray Allen |
I'm not sure who played Shuttlesworth in the movie and it was a while ago, but its still pretty uncanny. Ray Ray definitely has a twin out there somewhere.
-Big Ran
Suck it, D'Antoni
“I’d like to see him play in Minnesota and see how he does."
This was D'Antoni's quote before Game 4 of the Celts - Knicks series when asked about Rajon Rondo. Rondo promptly responded with 21 points on 8 of 12 shooting, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds. Hey coach, how's your coaching career working out without Steve Nash?
I just think he's insecure about looking like Tom Skerritt circa Top Gun:
Based on D'Antoni's in-game interviews and when he is mic'd up during timeouts, I have never been happier to have Doc Rivers as the coach of the Boston Celtics.
-Big Ran
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Irrational Rant....What's My Name?
Shortly after we are born, we are given a name. We are called by name from this point forward and I can't imagine a situation (unless one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's much later in life) in which someone would need a constant reminder of it hanging from their body. That brings me to today's rant: people who wear their names on necklaces, earrings, bracelets, or other pieces of jewelry. You know what I'm talking about, and in my humble opinion it's absolutely absurd. See below for clarification in case you are unsure:
Really? Why is this necessary? Have you ever been introduced to someone who has said; "Oh, hi, I'm (looks down towards their cleavage for a quick reminder) Chelsea." or, have you ever encountered someone who needs a minute to take their earring out or look down at their hand or wrist to check the name spelled out on their ring or bracelet? No? I didn't think so.
In addition to broadcasting your name to every single creep you come in contact with (which is just risky, especially as a young woman---can you say 'stalker'?), the jewelry is always cheap and ghetto fab. Think about it; in your day to day life, have you ever seen a woman who you would define as classy wearing personalized jewelry? Right, I didn't think so. I imagine that these pieces probably leave a nice green ring against the skin when they are removed each night. Every so often, a ridiculous celebrity will show up wearing something like this. Even then, although their pieces probably are costly, it just looks STUPID and somehow, despite the price, it still looks cheap. It actually makes me angry. I just equate this jewelry with trash, based on actual people I've known who wear it. I've seen girls at the gym, wearing these HUGE hoops with their names through the middle, and, depending on my mood, I've had to fight my urge to walk up to them and rip them from their ears.
As you read this post and think, "What's wrong with KC Jones?" or "Who cares about this? She's not being forced to wear this stuff.", remember, this post is an "IRRATIONAL RANT". I'm aware that this issue should not upset or otherwise negatively affect me at all, but the reality is this; it does. This is my futile attempt to rid the world of nameplate jewelry. Won't you join me?
-KC Jones
Big Ran Note: This is an epic video from start to finish. They picked the perfect dog for Snoop to morph into, a Doberman. This video really makes no sense from start to finish, but I like how they are showing that dogs of all sizes and breeds can be straight up Gs and hustlas.
In addition to broadcasting your name to every single creep you come in contact with (which is just risky, especially as a young woman---can you say 'stalker'?), the jewelry is always cheap and ghetto fab. Think about it; in your day to day life, have you ever seen a woman who you would define as classy wearing personalized jewelry? Right, I didn't think so. I imagine that these pieces probably leave a nice green ring against the skin when they are removed each night. Every so often, a ridiculous celebrity will show up wearing something like this. Even then, although their pieces probably are costly, it just looks STUPID and somehow, despite the price, it still looks cheap. It actually makes me angry. I just equate this jewelry with trash, based on actual people I've known who wear it. I've seen girls at the gym, wearing these HUGE hoops with their names through the middle, and, depending on my mood, I've had to fight my urge to walk up to them and rip them from their ears.
As you read this post and think, "What's wrong with KC Jones?" or "Who cares about this? She's not being forced to wear this stuff.", remember, this post is an "IRRATIONAL RANT". I'm aware that this issue should not upset or otherwise negatively affect me at all, but the reality is this; it does. This is my futile attempt to rid the world of nameplate jewelry. Won't you join me?
-KC Jones
Big Ran Note: This is an epic video from start to finish. They picked the perfect dog for Snoop to morph into, a Doberman. This video really makes no sense from start to finish, but I like how they are showing that dogs of all sizes and breeds can be straight up Gs and hustlas.
Welcome to Miami...
I think I speak for both Big Ran and myself when I thank the Celtics for not ruining Easter. While they totally quit at the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th, I liked what we saw for the most part. Production from everyone (not just the Big Four, but Big Baby, West, etc.), smothering defense, and toughness. The first half of the game showed what the Celtics are capable of if they commit to winning. I like that team's chances. However, since there is always a chance that they'll regress back to what we saw as a 23 point lead was squandered, I remain nervous and sometimes skeptical. Anyway, in addition to ending the series in 4 games, another positive is the fact that Baby Bron Bron, D-Bag, and Company COULDN'T get it done against Philly today (another Easter miracle!). This means more rest for the Celtics before the next round, which SHOULD (barring a miracle) be a matchup against the Heat. So, in honor of our team's series sweep, let's get pumped for the next series.
P.S. Spike- better luck next year!
P.P.S. Since it looks like we'll be facing Miami, everyone get their masks printed out in honor of the rumored love affair between Delonte and Gloria James. Hey Lebron, you've been bad and your stepfather and his friends will be coming to spank you soon!
P.P.S. Since it looks like we'll be facing Miami, everyone get their masks printed out in honor of the rumored love affair between Delonte and Gloria James. Hey Lebron, you've been bad and your stepfather and his friends will be coming to spank you soon!
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