Moves Like Jagger....

I, for one, am totally fine with this situation. As sports fans (myself included), we have to remember that it's just a game. He's a kid, he wasn't celebrating the loss, and you know what? After a long week, dude just needed to cut loose. He's over 21, he's cuddled up with porn stars, and he's at the beginning of his career playing on one of the best teams in the NFL. Also, he's NOT married to Gisele, he's got killer abs, a full head of hair, and is a millionaire. Okay, so The Pats lost The Superbowl, but truthfully, the guy has a LOT to celebrate otherwise.

I totally see a stint on "Dancing With The Stars" in this guy's future.



-KC Jones



*Big Ran Note:  Adam Levine is the dude from Maroon 5, right?  I may have said this before, but he is creepy as hell.  Even though he doesn't need it, I bet he has a sandwich bag full of GHB with him at all times.  I just get a really date-rapey vibe from that dude.  Also, Maroon 5 sucks.



KC Jones Says: Big Ran, don't hate on Adam LeVine.....now that I'm single and ready to mingle, he's TOTALLY on my radar. And seriously? How do you not like Maroon 5? Nickelback obviously....but Maroon 5??

Bird Is The Word....

As a Boston Celtics fan, here's yet another reason to love Larry Legend. LeEgo is the worst, and I have always preferred Kobe to him.....actually, there's really no one in the league I despise MORE than LeBron, so to have the original "birdman" say that he prefers Kobe to LeBron is just HUGE!

 Read the entire article here:

Lakers’ fans know Larry Bird as one of the most fearsome competitors in the history of basketball. They also realize that he’d probably be the last person to heap praise on anything to do with the current Lakers team. But at least in the case of Kobe Bryant, it’s a case of greatness recognizing greatness.
In an interview on the B.S. Report (the Bill Simmons podcast) Bird said that if he could choose any current NBA player to play on his team, he would choose Kobe:

“Well, probably Kobe, because of the fact that … well, of course he wouldn’t have been shooting as much as he does now … but his desire to win, his dedication, to always get better, uh, and he’s just, he’s just tough. He’s just a tough cat.”
“But, if you want to have fun, like I did with Bill Walton, play with LeBron. It would have probably been more fun to play with LeBron, but if you want to win and win and win, it’s Kobe. Not that LeBron’s not a winner, just that [Kobe's] mindset is to go into every practice, every game, to get better.”

So Kobe to win, LeBron to have fun? Sounds like if you’re a Lakers fan you’d rather have Kobe based on that assessment as well.
Beyond Bryant’s ruthless mentality, it’s his toughness that really sets him apart in Bird’s mind.
“Kobe is one of the toughest human beings I’ve ever seen,” Bird said.

That has to make Kobe, and in turn Lakers’ fans, beam proudly. Nothing like getting praise from a Hall of Fame player from a franchises’ most hated rival.


 I think I know what LeBron's face must have looked like when he found out about this story:

Thanks Larry!

-KC Jones

Early Lunchtime Look-a-Like...

One is blamed for ruining "The Beatles", the other for ruining The Patriots. I detest The Beatles, regardless (despite their incredible ability to bob their heads in unison while otherwise appearing to be suffering from rigamortis), & I currently can't stand The Pats because of Hollywood Tommy, the scum bag Belichik, AND the insane and out of control fans (not all, but the majority---for example, the ones who claim the late Mrs. Kraft allowed them to get into the Superbowl).

Anyway, in regards public's view on each of these women,  I agree AND, not to toot my own horn, but I've been warning the general public about this for a while. As you all know, I cannot STAND Tom Brady, and the reason why, as I've mentioned in earlier posts.: Tom Brady, superstar athlete and grounded young man turned into Tommy Hollywood once he began canoodling with Gisele.

Tom, divorce papers are all it would take to redeem you in my eyes and in the eyes of many others out there. I know I'd come back around if you could just get rid of her. In the meantime, I'm imagining Bridget Moynihan, sitting in her house, smiling from ear to ear...

It is NOT a coincidence that they have NOT won a Superbowl since Tommy became involved with this airhead.

Hey Gisele, like I've mentioned a few times already; get back to work on your worldwide breast-feeding mandate and leave football to the professionals. Also, why don't you eat a sandwich while you're at it, you no talent bag of boobs.

-KC Jones

Congratulations to The Truth

Usually, when you say someone is number two, that's not good, but when it is what number you are on the all time Celtics scoring list, that's pretty friggin' awesome.  Congrats to Pierce, who I can honestly say, leaves it all out on the court every time he plays.  It is great to see Paul play for a consistent winner after being on so many mediocre and terrible teams.  I can't find his epic press conference with the bandage on his head after the 2003 playoff loss to the Pacers, so I'll just post my favorite photo of all time.

-Big Ran

I Can't Get Mad At This Guy

Sober driver leads high-speed chase, police say

Why did a sober, middle-aged man lead Butte police on a dangerous, high-speed chase through Butte and on the interstate early Thursday?

"I just always wanted to do that," he said, according to the Butte police report.

John C. Hughes, 55, is accused of trying to evade a police patrol by driving at high speeds through Butte and on the interstate just to see what it would be like, police reported.

Hughes likely found out it involved severe tire damage, because police used "stop sticks" to deflate his tires during the chase in order to get him to stop, according to the police report. Hughes was arrested without further incident and faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving while eluding police.

Investigators say Hughes wasn't intoxicated and they didn't find drugs or other contraband in his vehicle. Sheriff John Walsh said the man allegedly told officers afterward that he always wanted to see what it would be like to be in a chase with police.

"That's the first time I've ever heard of anything like that," the sheriff said.

The incident started about 3:25 a.m. when the driver of a 2007 Nissan Xterra started tailgating a police patrol for about seven blocks while driving east on Front Street. The driver then pulled into the center lane and drove away at a high rate of speed south on Harrison Avenue.

Police say the driver was traveling at more than 70 mph and refused to pull over. Eventually the driver pulled over in the 2500 block of Harrison, but then took off again as the officer arrived, and headed onto the interstate.

The suspect continued driving toward Rocker in excess of 100 mph, according to police. Butte officers who were in Rocker on another call assisted by throwing "stop sticks" in front of the fleeing vehicle, causing the tires to the Xterra to deflate. Hughes soon pulled over on the interstate just west of Rocker, according to police.

Officers blocked in the suspect's vehicle and had their guns drawn as he remained in his vehicle for several minutes refusing to obey police orders, according to the report. Hughes eventually complied and was taken into custody without further incident.

Hughes bonded out of jail later that morning.

When questioned by police after the incident, Hughes allegedly said he was "having a bad day" and just wanted to go for a drive, according to the police report.

- Reporter John Grant Emeigh may be reached via email at john.emeigh@lee.net

It is impossible for me to get mad at Big John here.  People can scream all they want about wasting police resources or time, or taxpayer funds, but I think this is actually a pretty good business idea.  Mr. Hughes was having a bad day and always wanted to get into a police chase.  Plus, it was 3:25 AM in Montana.  The risk of injuring anyone other than himself was pretty low.  I think someone needs to start a business where you can do this within the confines of the law and make sure nobody gets hurt.  

I would LOVE to get in a police chase.  Honestly, that would be awesome.  I am convinced that if I had the right car, I could evade the cops.  I am that good.  All I need are some good jams on the radio and I am good to go.  Plus, I saw "Drive" last weekend and picked up some nice moves.  However, I don't want to go to pound-me-in-the-ass prison either.  I would pay like $500 to do this.  You know, if I had $500 lying around in my couch cushions.

-Big Ran

Brainstorming Time

Lip service pays at this tattoo parlor

INKSANITY is giving new meaning to a trembling bottom lip.

Artists at the Milton boutique tattoo studio have been needling ink into clients' inner-bottom lips, allowing them to experience the "thrill of getting a tatt without the commitment" owner Marko Micovic said.

"It's just the new craze in tattoos, I guess," the 21-year-old said. "People just want to be a part of it because it doesn't last that long and it's just something fun.

"It will only last about three months because your lip will keep rubbing against your teeth and wear the tattoo away."

Words such as "Loyalty", "Anarchy" and "Respect" have been popular with those giving the new trend a go but Micovic said they would also do small pictures and motifs.

The boutique tattoo studio is the newest addition to the Park Rd strip, better known for its cafes.

"We aim to bring out the artistic side of tattoos and really work with each client," Mr Micovic said.

"We sit down with each person for at least two to three hours and make sure it's exactly what they want and they know what they're getting and they know what it's going to look like on their skin.

"We don't want someone to walk away and regret getting something."

Micovic's tattoo crew includes new age Old Style artist Jacob Jones who uses bold lines and bright colours, Japanese Irezumi-style specialist Jong Hee Won and award-winning tattoo portrait artist N.K Shin.

"I found NK in Korea from an international tattoo convention. I saw his work, emailed him and said come over to Australia and work for me," Micovic said.

"I waited until I hired to him to get my first because his artwork is so impressive."

Shin was voted Best Portrait Artist at international tattoo convention Ink Bomb in South Korea in 2003 and 2006.

I'm not promising I would go out and get one of these after work, but I would consider it if I got an awesome idea.  Three months?  Dude, that's nothing.  I wish there were tattoos that looked good that would only last three months.  I would get them all the time.  I would totally get ridiculous things too, just to make people wonder what was wrong with me.  Nothing on my grill or junk, but just about anywhere else.

If anyone has any ideas of what to get tattooed on my lower lip, let me know.  I was thinking "Ridin' Dirty since it will be at least another three months before I get my car inspected anyway.  A dentist may wonder about me if he saw that though.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

-Big Ran

Stuck In My Head

This is my jam right now and the video premiered last night. Plus, I am 50% of this blog, so I can beat you all over the head with The Black Keys until you give in.

-Big Ran

PS: I was bumping this jam when I was pulled over this morning for my inspection sticker. BIG RAN IS STILL RIDIN' DIRTY!