10.28.2004
typed way too fast with way too much boston-related content so if you don't care then I'm sorry, scroll away
maybe it's the blood in my alcoholstream, but there are a few things I need to clear up. for one, there was never a curse. and even if there was, it had more to do with what he represented (i.e. - integration) than anything the bambino (a.k.a. the third-greatest slugger of all-time) did or did not do. ('did not,' as in, like, when he did not actually call the home run against the cubs in 1932) furthermore, even if there was a curse, it was reversed when I made a decision to not remove my 'ortiz has a posse' shirt for the duration of the playoffs. unlike in previous years, when I ate the same meal (frozen pizza from California pizza kitchen) everyday or refused to shave, I finally chanced upon the right formula for success, this once-white, once-size small t-shirt that can now be washed, to the celebration of all who venture up in my area. all of this reminds me of a game I went to earlier this year. a drunk guy was talking to his drunk mom about how, if the sox finally won, so many people in boston would just die. and he was probably right. but a lot of people can start living, too. people in boston can surrender their surliness; sox fans can stop speaking in the conditional; that remote part of us that believed we were indeed losers--not cursed, just very unlucky--can be replaced by, I don't know, something good. the b-side was wonderful. firing manny two-hand points at mcguirk from across the bar. mcguirk blasting 'sweet emotion' and 'more than a feeling' over the national anthem. 'who is that guy?' 'scott stapp. he's in this band creed.' 'wow. mental note - never, ever listen to creed.' the one guy who emerged from the kitchen five minutes after the final out wielding a broom over his head, waving it about wildly. random hugs with even more random strangers. the thing about boston is that nobody is 'above' baseball, and as we walked home among the frat guys, bike-riding punks, librarians and caribbean kids, it was, in a totally hokey way, america. just like--brratt brratt bratt--this weird-ass team of hahdcore christians, tego calderon fans, cowboys, half-japanese half-black burners and frontier blackjack dealer-looking dudes that just did the damn thing. about the only ones of you I can't take right now are my academics. the red sox and their history aren't a text to be parsed. one more thing about the sox. you know why they won? one word: homoeroticism. I mean, mientkiewicz and millar basically want to be each other, all the latin guys are constantly mounting each other and pedro is always toting that 28-inch shorty around. but I feel that I am rambling. I feel even luckier than usual to be alive. this one is for jazzbo, sarahcabrera, chairman mao, urs, mcguirk, nick, jeremiah, enormous massive, mike and his son who sat by me for three games, the beineicke scholars, the pharmacy student who offered to hook me up with horse tranquilizers, the cheapo records guys, mark at in your year, bri-hova, natty bumppo, the bartender at Merchant's in Nashville, chinnie, killa cam, rso, the FanFoto dude, all the unhealthy people I sat next to in the Fenway grandstand seats, the dude who inflated the garbage bag in the bleachers, luis tiant, har, jimmy fallon, bmp and anyone else I enjoyed this season with. fuck it, everyone stand up. even you, ben affleck!
today, listen to this, over and over. Those who know, know!
today, listen to this, over and over. Those who know, know!
10.26.2004
PLUGS ONE, TWO, THREE, ETC.
Went away for a minute to nurse a severe case of Pennant Fever. Then went to Cashville - a ten-gallon hat's worth of respect to Dr. J, Grimey's and hot chicken. Very, very hot chicken.
Here is some conjecture, guesstimation and general B.S. I wrote on Americans and voting. (From this week's Village Voice)
Open for business: Sticker Shock, an MP3/audio blog starring myself, Sasha Frere-Jones, Jeff Chang and Dave Tompkins. Okay, so that isn't really Dave. We promise a song a day for infinity.
When I was very young, John Peel messed me up in a good way. Go over to Sasha's online presence for some Peel-related links. And listen to the Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks,' over and over, forever and ever.
Here is some conjecture, guesstimation and general B.S. I wrote on Americans and voting. (From this week's Village Voice)
Open for business: Sticker Shock, an MP3/audio blog starring myself, Sasha Frere-Jones, Jeff Chang and Dave Tompkins. Okay, so that isn't really Dave. We promise a song a day for infinity.
When I was very young, John Peel messed me up in a good way. Go over to Sasha's online presence for some Peel-related links. And listen to the Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks,' over and over, forever and ever.
10.15.2004
Top Choice Click
Thanks to StatCounter, I have discovered that many of you arrive at this site by Googleing one of the following phrases:
"Jeter sucks"
"A-Rod sucks"
"Jeter sucks A-Rod"
Though I do not preach hate of any kind, I welcome you with the open arms of a long-lost brother.
Check us out on WMBR 88.1 FM this Saturday night from 9-10pm. If you hear "Dirty Water" slipped into the mix then the coast is clear.
Anyone out there from Nashville? Know Nashville? Hit me up, I'm searching for entertainment.
"Jeter sucks"
"A-Rod sucks"
"Jeter sucks A-Rod"
Though I do not preach hate of any kind, I welcome you with the open arms of a long-lost brother.
Check us out on WMBR 88.1 FM this Saturday night from 9-10pm. If you hear "Dirty Water" slipped into the mix then the coast is clear.
Anyone out there from Nashville? Know Nashville? Hit me up, I'm searching for entertainment.
10.14.2004
strange but true but healthy but still weird
fresh from today's mail:
dear fellow players,
welcome to the future of both the hip-hop and beverage industries. vitaminwater and i have teamed up to create "formula 50" - a hot new ridiculous grape flavor which has 50% of all of the key vitaims we all need everyday.
some of you may be asking how did this happen. but anyone who knows me knows that vitaminwater is my drink. i'm all about living a healthy, active lifestyle to the fullest. i've incorporated vitaminwater into my life and it works so well for me that i wanted to turn you all on to it.
vitaminwater is the hottest beverage in the country and g-unit makes the hottest music in the country. personally, i think it's a match made in queens. it's just natural we did something together.
before formula 50 hits shelves across the country, i wanted to sneak you the first bottle. tell your friends, your lovers, your family, and all your people to get it while it's hot...but drink it cold.
enjoy, 50 cent
it's good to see 50 do something positive. I wonder how this would taste mixed with Jim Jones' similarly murky purple drink.
the bottle banter, for those who desire thoroughness:
inspired by today's most talked about artist, hottest record producer and soon-to-be movie star, this "not-so-hypnotic" tonic contains (hint, hint) 50 (per) cent of many of the important vitamins that you need every day.
however, unlike mister fifty (or "fiddy" as the kids say), this drink does not contain talent, a seven-figure recording deal, platinum jewelry, a big entourage or a bulletproof vest.
however, shyne does want to kill this flavor of mineralwater. and, you didn't hear it here, but that sidekick flavor? that orange essential vitaminwater? it used to do gay porn.
dear fellow players,
welcome to the future of both the hip-hop and beverage industries. vitaminwater and i have teamed up to create "formula 50" - a hot new ridiculous grape flavor which has 50% of all of the key vitaims we all need everyday.
some of you may be asking how did this happen. but anyone who knows me knows that vitaminwater is my drink. i'm all about living a healthy, active lifestyle to the fullest. i've incorporated vitaminwater into my life and it works so well for me that i wanted to turn you all on to it.
vitaminwater is the hottest beverage in the country and g-unit makes the hottest music in the country. personally, i think it's a match made in queens. it's just natural we did something together.
before formula 50 hits shelves across the country, i wanted to sneak you the first bottle. tell your friends, your lovers, your family, and all your people to get it while it's hot...but drink it cold.
enjoy, 50 cent
it's good to see 50 do something positive. I wonder how this would taste mixed with Jim Jones' similarly murky purple drink.
the bottle banter, for those who desire thoroughness:
inspired by today's most talked about artist, hottest record producer and soon-to-be movie star, this "not-so-hypnotic" tonic contains (hint, hint) 50 (per) cent of many of the important vitamins that you need every day.
however, unlike mister fifty (or "fiddy" as the kids say), this drink does not contain talent, a seven-figure recording deal, platinum jewelry, a big entourage or a bulletproof vest.
however, shyne does want to kill this flavor of mineralwater. and, you didn't hear it here, but that sidekick flavor? that orange essential vitaminwater? it used to do gay porn.
10.11.2004
S O F O C U S E D
10.08.2004
"You got those update joints?"
Thanks to all who made requests on Thursday (below) and dropped down and got their respective eagles on on Friday. Respect to Catchdubs, whose focus is frightening - check out the Purple Drank shirt.
"Who was that?"
Pardon?
"That last song. It was Tupac, right?"
Junior Mafia. Featuring Notorious B.I.G.
"It wasn't Tupac?"
Nope.
"Oh, I mean I own it, I just got confused."
***
"You play local stuff, too?"
Yeah of course. I packed in a hurry so I didn't bring much...
"Cause I do some stuff, I was wondering if I could drop it off."
Sure, yeah, just drop it off...
"Yeah, me and my cousin (inaudible) do a lot of stuff."
Yeah? Who's your cousin? What did you just say?
"My cousin."
Did you just say your cousin was
"Yeah - Stevie B."
"Who was that?"
Pardon?
"That last song. It was Tupac, right?"
Junior Mafia. Featuring Notorious B.I.G.
"It wasn't Tupac?"
Nope.
"Oh, I mean I own it, I just got confused."
***
"You play local stuff, too?"
Yeah of course. I packed in a hurry so I didn't bring much...
"Cause I do some stuff, I was wondering if I could drop it off."
Sure, yeah, just drop it off...
"Yeah, me and my cousin (inaudible) do a lot of stuff."
Yeah? Who's your cousin? What did you just say?
"My cousin."
Did you just say your cousin was
"Yeah - Stevie B."
