If reports from the media are to be believed--and let's be honest, they are usually total crap pulled from the ether to sell communisty electronic newspapery things to dumb people who went to college--legendary Chicago Bears football player/coach Mike Ditka had a stroke today.
Wha?
I know, right? Ditka? Had a stroke? ... Read More
Ditka is Not Mortal, but Thank You for Asking
Posted On November 16th 2012 By Goodtime Charlie. Under America, Chicago, Chicago Bears, football, Health, men, old people, Sports Tags: Bears, Da Bears, Ditka, Ditka's son, DUI, Leaves of Grass, Mark Ditka .
If reports from the media are to be believed--and let's be honest, they are usually total crap pulled from the ether to sell communisty electronic newspapery things to dumb people who went to college--legendary Chicago Bears football player/coach Mike Ditka had a stroke today.
Wha?
I know, right? Ditka? Had a stroke? ... Read More
“Operation Minsk” Salvaged, Savaged by the Wonders of Technology
Posted On September 12th 2011 By Goodtime Charlie. Under Belarus, Death, Fabio Sandrelli, hockey, Lukashenko, Murder, Politics, Putin, Russia, Sports .
I am pleased to announce to one and all that our beloved Nothing is Sacred field correspondent Fabio Sandrelli is alive and (relatively) well in Minsk. One of our other agents in Belarus--who has heroically worked undercover as a prostitute for 13 years--recognized Fabio staring at her through a large ... Read More
Proof: Larry Bird Was (Not) a Pimp
Posted On May 12th 2011 By Goodtime Charlie. Under Celebrities, photography, Sports Tags: Larry Bird, Wondrous Wikipedia .
In case you needed confirmation on something of which you were probably already pretty confident, Larry Bird was most definitely not a pimp.
Y Ahora, El No Tiene Cajones–!!Literalmente!!
Posted On April 25th 2010 By Goodtime Charlie. Under bullfighting, Mexico, Penis, Spanish, Sports, Sportsman, youtubes .
There are several reasons I decided not to become a bullfighter:1. Torturing and killing an animal for fun is not cool.2. Unless they also rub gasoline in the bullfighter's eyes, it's not really a fair fight.3. The hideous uniforms make me look fat.4. I don't have a death wish.5. I ... Read More
Just Wanted to Freak You Out
Posted On March 29th 2010 By Goodtime Charlie. Under bodybuilding, Can You Believe This Photo?, Freak, Internet, Sports .
This came from here, and it is worth the scroll down..._ ... Read More
But whatever is a dandy to wear?
Posted On August 28th 2009 By Goodtime Charlie. Under America, Fashion, Financial Woes, Great Depression Redux, hats, New Era, New York Times, Sports .
Embarrassed by your too-fancy hat in 'these economic times?'As Michael Jackson would say, 'you are not alone.'"...modesty has been a byword this recession, and baseball caps are no exception. Consumers are opting for Corollas over Cadillacs, Formica kitchen counters over granite and, it turns out, hats with traditional designs over ... Read More
"I think you won–let me just make a phone call to find out."
Posted On June 21st 2009 By Goodtime Charlie. Under College, New York Times, Sports, swimming, the future .
Not that I care all that much about the sanctity and entertainment value of collegiate athletics, but this is pretty depressing:At Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., the women’s swim team held a “virtual swim meet” with Bryn Mawr College, in Pennsylvania, about 112 miles away. Each team swam in its ... Read More
This Just In: Baseball Has Officially Sold-Out
Posted On May 10th 2009 By Goodtime Charlie. Under America, Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Hallmark, Milwaukee Brewers, Mother's Day, Sports .
My mother informed me today that the Chicago Cubs are playing with pink armbands on today. Not to be outdone, their opponents--the Milwaukee Brewers--are playing with pink baseball bats.Why? Because it's Mother's Day, silly!Oh, Hallmark, what manner of hell hath thou wrought? Your profit-driven machinations have spun out of control ... Read More
What’s Eating Joe Drape’s Writing Talent?
Posted On May 3rd 2009 By Goodtime Charlie. Under America, Joe Drape, Kentucky Derby, Monarchy, New York Times, Queen Elizabeth, Sports .
And does he cover anything but the Kentucky Derby?Check out this gem from his Derby article today:"In 2007, after Borel guided Street Sense to a Derby victory with a similar rail-skimming, last-to-first trip, the nation was introduced to this humble, emotional man with a grade-school education and a Ph.D-sized heart. ... Read More
If There’s One Thing a Horse Loves More Than Running Free, It’s Racing Other Horses Around a Track Until They’re Killed at an Early Age
Posted On April 30th 2009 By Goodtime Charlie. Under America, Eight Belles, Kentucky Derby, New York Times, Sports .
The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow (be still thy heart!) and let's not forget what it is all about--stupid hats and shitty minty drinks.If you're interested in the actual horses, as some millionaires who own them are, Larry Jones--trainer of the second-place horse in the last two races--had this to say ... Read More
