Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Someday, Bison, You Will Have One of Your Own
Monday, November 16, 2009
3DT3: Round 9
I imagine you're feeling pretty good about your position, Readers. But are you sure you aren't just stepping into a trap, like a Polish burlesque dancer stepping into a trap? And remember what they say: overconfidence is the hobgoblin of Tic-Tac-Toe victories. Which I think also applies to the 3-D version.
Your move:
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Appreciate This
From the LA Times' Letters section:
My 11-year-old son Jacob just told me what he wants for the holidays this year. He asked me for about 100 blank DVDs. "What in the world are you planning to do with them," I asked. "I want to record every televised game Vin Scully calls next season and keep them forever," he said.
Maybe there is hope for America's youth after all!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Read This
- MSTI’s 2009 in Review: Secondary Starting Pitchers (Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness): A fine analysis of some of 2009's unsung heroes, but also an excuse for us to run MSTI's excellent Jason Schmidt card.
- DeJon Watson talks with TBLA (True Blue LA): A sweet exclusive with the Dodgers' Assistant GM, Player Development. Get your prospect fix.
- Pedro Guerrero (Cardboard Gods): A tribute to one of SoSG's shining stars. Okay, not really, but a nice appreciation.
3DT3: Round 8
Dammit, who came up with the blasted alternating levels rule?
So it seems the Readers got the move they wanted, in a landslide no less. And they do seem to be in an advantageous position. But We the Writers are known for our resiliency, so I'm hopeful we'll come up with something. We ain't dead yet!
Thankfully the weekend comes at the perfect time to give us some breathing room. But first make your move, Readers. Then tune in Monday when the game to continues...
October Is For Costumes; November, Not So Much
I can't tell which story is more pathetic, about men gone bad while wearing costumes, as well as the nearby doppelgangers that appear to spawn. Exhibit A, from London, tells of a gun-toting Teletubby that robs a woman, as well as the police who show up and question a different man who also happens to be wearing a teletubby costume:
London police say a costume-wearing, gun-toting teletubby confronted the woman near the intersection of Talbot and Mill streets just after midnight and demanded cash.
The woman, in her 20's, gave an undisclosed amount of cash to the robber, who then ran south on Talbot.
The woman wasn't injured but her misfortune wasn't hers alone. A second man dressed in costume was later stopped in the area by police and questioned — but police had the wrong teletubby.
"He was deemed not to be the teletubby we were looking for," Const. Kevin Lui said. Halloween took a bizarre and frightening turn in London this weekend when a man dressed as a children's television character, a purple teletubby, robbed a woman at gunpoint near the city's core.
What are the chances?
And then, Exhibit B: closer to home, a Spider-Man impersonator on Hollywood Boulevard allegedly hits a man; and once again, the cops go after a different man in another Spider-Man costume:
It was not immediately clear what led to the altercation, which was reported about 12:30 p.m. in the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard. But it's the latest in a string of incidents involving movie characters and celebrity look-alikes who vie for space -- and attention -- along the tourist-filled corridor that includes Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Christopher Loomis, 39, was being held on outstanding misdemeanor warrants in lieu of $5,500 bail, police said.
The incident began when Los Angeles Police Department patrol officers received a radio call reporting battery by a man in a Spider-Man costume. When they arrived, they encountered four people dressed as the web-slinging crusader.
"They stopped one, it wasn't him," said LAPD Lt. Beverly Lewis. "They stopped the second, and it was the suspect."A Spider-Man impersonator was arrested on outstanding criminal warrants Wednesday after an incident in which he allegedly slugged a man near the Hollywood & Highland complex, police said.
Second time's the charm, I suppose.
photo: Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times
Thursday, November 12, 2009
3DT3: Round 7
Saved by the Bell!
And by 'Bell', I mean democracy and the fine print rules.
Here's how Round 6 broke down: The Readers collectively voted IV-A-1, which I can only guess was the unintended result of the vote being split between IV-A-2 and IV-D-1. Regardless of why, space IV-A-1 was already occupied. So as per the asterisked small print in the initial rules, the Level with the 2nd most votes kicks in, which was Level II. Alas, spot II-A-1 was also occupied, meaning we go to the Level with the 3rd most votes. Levels I and III were tied, but since I-A-1 was also occupied, the Readers' move defaults to Level III. Thus, III-A-1.
Not the move that was intended I suspect, but hey, works for me. After all, the Writers' disadvantage impacts our moves theoretically half the time.
Also, a note about what we're playing for: last year, to reward you Readers for your C4 victory, you may remember we Sons organized and administered SoSG Baseball (congratulations again, GSoSG!).
This year, if you beat us in 3DT3, your prize will again be the organization and administration of a different off-season competition (still under development).
Play on!:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
3DT3: Round 6
Readers defy the wishes of both Deltalina and Flo and go with IV-C-III. Dangerous living...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Your Feelings, Now and Then: Flo vs Deltalina Edition
In a surprisingly close battle, Flo from Progressive Insurance beat Deltalina from Delta Airlines. But let's keep it real and take a second look at them, this time out of costume.
First, Flo:
Plus bootleg footage of her:
And now, Deltalina:
With some alt footage of her:
So now, here's my question (you have to pick one):
Headlines
Dodgers bringing back all coaches (Dodgers.com)
Mark Cuban says he'd be interested in buying the Dodgers (LA Times)
Monday, November 09, 2009
2010: More of the Same?
So Joe Torre may be sticking around past next year &mdash guess he can't get enough of that "living hell." And, to the surprise of exactly no one, Manny Ramirez is returning for another season (and $20 million). 2010 is beginning to look a lot like 2009, especially when you consider that any savings from expiring contracts will likely be wiped out by raises, either through arbitration or new deals, for the team's younger players. Of course, this isn't necessarily a bad thing — a third straight NLCS appearance would be nice — but we don't want the Dodgers to become the Braves of the 1990's.
(And if you missed it, here's what happens when T.J. Simers stops trying to annoy people: "Joe Torre, witness to domestic abuse, helps others to manage." A welcome new perspective on Torre.)
Poll: Pick Your Quirky Commercial Pitchwoman
Please help me settle a heated debate I got into last week. Who do you find more appealing?:
Flo, the perkily bewitching Maggie Gyllenhaalesque face of Progressive Insurance:
...or Deltalina, the captivatingly surreal Jolie-like woman from the Delta Airlines Safety Video (don't miss the finger-wag at 1:51):
3DT3: Round 4
So, I see you are abandoning the Patagonian Gambit and aligning in a Reverse Bulgarian Shepherd stack defense. You must think this is the first time we've played 3D Tic Tac Toe.
Your move.
Can She Hit for Power?
My new favorite athlete... at least until Rowdy Roddy Piper comes back around.
The Dodgers need to sign this Red Sonja up asap. Imagine what she would have done to Broxton after Game 4.
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