So last night Brett Favre throws an interception that costs his team a trip to the Super Bowl. You think he's going to be ripped for it, but within minutes of the game ending the ESPN talking heads are launching right back into that "he's like a kid out there/he's a gunslinger" baloney. The best one was Tom Jackson who said "That's the thing about Brett Favre; he's not afraid to throw an interception. That's one of the things I most admire about him."
I thought that was some of the best suck-up-inspired denial of reality from a commentator I've heard in ages, so I quickly tweeted the following for laughs: "That's the thing about Bill Buckner. He's not afraid to muff a grounder. That's one of the things I most admire about him."
Scott Kazmir isn't afraid to toss the ball over the first-baseman's head. That's one of the things I most admire about him.
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shoeless joe
hit .375 in that series.
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by Frank Campagnola on Jan 25, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
That's the thing about A-Rod
He’s not afraid to grab some Jeter ass
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
That’s one of the things I most admire about him. You gotta respect that.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
That's the thing about Bernie Madoff
he’s not afraid to enact a malicious Ponzi scheme to maliciously rob money from hard-working Americans whose trust he abused.
It really says something about the strength of his character.
"I'll probably go get lifted right now with Greg. Hey, and come back tomorrow and try to get another win."
-Renaldo
old school
That’s the thing about George Steinbrenner. He’s not afraid to fire Billy Martin repeatedly. That’s one of the things I most admire about him.
by long time listener on Jan 25, 2010 4:13 PM EST reply actions
That’s one thing about Billy Martin I admire, he’s not afraid to talk smack about his boss and his star hitter.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
That's the thing about Mark McGuire
While most guys quit the juice after a few cycles he had the guts to stick with it for ten years. Who wouldn’t admire that kind of dedication.
That's the thing about Roberto Alomar
He’s not afraid to let an umpire know he disagrees with a called third strike. That’s one of the things that I most admire about him.
Thats the thing about Chris Brown
he’s not afraid to smack a bitch when she steps out. That’s one of the things that I admire most about him.
This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.
by Lord Duggan on Jan 25, 2010 5:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's the thing about Billy Martin
He’s not afraid to beat the crap out of Jimmy Piersall prior to a Yankees-Red Sox game. That’s one of the things I admire most about him.
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
Some of my favorites from the list:
“That’s the thing about Steve Phillips. He’s not afraid to show his dick to chicks half his age even though he’s got a family. You gotta respect that.”
“That’s the thing about Chris Webber. He’s not afraid to go on the court and call a time-out his team doesn’t have. You gotta respect that.”
“That’s the thing about Milton Bradley.”
.... about Jose Offerman
I really admire how Jose Offerman provides violence within the confines of a ballpark. Whenever people engage in violence, whether it be punching someone out or just throwing a baseball bat at some unsuspecting fool, it’s usually done at home or somewhere on the street at night.
But Jose is a standup guy; he’ll throw his punches and bats right on the ballpark field so thousands of fans can witness it and later provide eyewitness accounts for the police.
by alansaltnpepper on Jan 25, 2010 8:47 PM EST reply actions
That's the thing about OJ Simpson.
He’s not afraid to go out there and search for the killer of his wife. He’s not afraid to search every golf course in town until he finds the real killer. That’s one of the things I most admire about him.
That and his ability to stop from shouting “I win!” after the verdict “Not guilty” was announced.
You gotta respect that.
thats the thing about OJ
he’s not afraid to write a book about how he’d kill his wife…if he did it.
gotta respect that
by Frank Campagnola on Jan 25, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
thats the thing about rex ryan
he’s not afaid to make a complete ass of himself
by NYer in a strange land on Jan 25, 2010 10:48 PM EST reply actions
thats the thing about johnny damon
he’s not afraid to completely overestimate his worth
by NYer in a strange land on Jan 25, 2010 10:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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