Comments on: B-log: Sure things and Copperfield

By: Creston

Creston — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:31:30 +0000

Who the hell is Jamie Farr? I love Catch Me If You Can, I can’t think of who he plays in it?

As for the Hollywood Star, for the love of Everything That’s Holy, Ryan Seacrest has one!!!!!!

By: ajnrules

ajnrules — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:20:43 +0000

Aww, Gettin’ Jiggy With It and We Didn’t Start the Fire are two of my favorite songs. That reminds me that earlier today I saw a list of the most annoying songs in music history. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find the list anymore.

Anyways, now the Royals have as many 10-run games as the Padres. And they’re not last in runs scored. (Of course, the Nationals have three 10-run games, but they were also shut out 9 times.)

By: Jeff P.

Jeff P. — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:53:53 +0000

Guillen’s OPS+ before todays game, in which he hit a game winning homer off of Rivera, was 103 – so there ya go.

One of the funniest SNL lines I’ve ever heard was about Copperfield dating Claudia Schiffer. “One date and he made her taste in men disappear.”

Loved watching Big Brown lose, the comparison to the boxer was spot on.

By: Tim S.

Tim S. — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:36:34 +0000

Hey Joe–Speaking of Vegas, we were also there this weekend, and I just have to thank you for writing about Cafe Martorano (as well as the commenter who named it). We went to the one he recently opened in the Rio, and the food was amazing. Not only that, our waiter eagerly pointed out the celebs dining in the room with us, which was, I admit, kind of a cheap thrill, but still neat. I hope you got to go this weekend; if not, you can get in without a recommendation and without tipping Brian.

As a guy who goes on vacation to eat as well, I’d be interested to hear about where you chose to eat in Vegas. There are so many great places to go there, we always have trouble deciding. But Cafe Martorano goes onto the short “must go back to” list.

By: Paul White

Paul White — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:07:19 +0000

“Does that New Theatre place revolve like Hank Kingsleyâ€™s restaurant in â€œThe Larry Sanders Showâ€?”

Um, no. It’s on the back side of a strip mall, next to a retirement home. I know, you’re shocked.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:50:32 +0000

On another note, is it bad that I like both of those songs? And all the songs AzHawk just listed (except for Batdance, you can have that one)? I guess I have a special place in my heart for cheesy 80’s pop. I think the main appeal of those songs are the “it’s fun to sing this as loudly as possible while driving on the freeway with the windows rolled down” factor.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:47:12 +0000

And that’s why, despite all of the disparaging remarks from anyone who knows what OPS is, I love Darin Erstad. No one flew around the outfield with more reckless abandon or played harder than he did. I understand that he was never the same hitter after that crazy 2000 season, but I would still pay to watch him go 1 for 4 with a single and bust his butt in the outfield or at first base. It’s worth it.

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:32:22 +0000

Does that New Theatre place revolve like Hank Kingsley’s restaurant in “The Larry Sanders Show”?

By: AzHawk97

AzHawk97 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:52:55 +0000

I agree that both Broken Wings and We Built this City are deserving of consideration, but here are some others just from the 80’s that I think are in the running as well (yes, all these really did hit the top of the charts).

Kokomo – with Stamos on drums
Sailing
Batdance
Ebony and Ivory/I Just Called to Say I Love You – take your pick
Nothing’s Gonna Stop us Now – love with a mannequin

By: josh

josh — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:45:48 +0000

I was at the game, and in Banny’s defense, everyone was getting hammered. It was about 95 degrees, humid, and it temporarily transformed Yankee Stadium into the Ballpark in Arlington. It was so bad that Mike Aviles got intentionally walked! Mike Aviles! Sure, it was an incredibly dumb move, but Mike Aviles!