Happy Columbus Day!
But it’s not really happy
Hello and Happy Columbus Day! I’ll keep this short cause I played in my fall football league yesterday, which blended into an extended flip cup and beer pong session. I can not feel the middle finger on my left hand cause we have a new QB that throws the ball 200 MPH from 10 feet away in warm-ups. There are other feelings of discomfort hitting my body. Needless to say, Mr. Rubenstein is not 100% today.
The NBA season previews will continue. I shot off the big gun early, with Mutoni’s Lakers preview. We are now at a little over 94,000 comments in the history of slamonline. I’ll let you know when we get closer to 100,000 cause there will be a BIG PRIZE for the hundred thousandth comment!!! So we got the Lakers out of the way, clocking in at a somewhat decent 284 comments. I was expecting 1,000 at the very minimum. Hang your heads in shame, for you have failed me.
I want to offer a hearty “FEEL BETTER SOON” to Monta Ellis, who got Trent Greened in practice. Not only is Monta one of the most exciting players in the NBA, but he’s the latest AND-1 posterman, and he’s the face of a website that has great taste regarding other sites they link to, if you read the front page. More on Monta later today.
The baseball playoffs… SLAM Editor in Chief Ben Osborne asked me who I thought would win each series before the playoffs started, and he may or may not have used that information for supplemental income purposes. I have been incorrect on many counts. All of them if you want to get technical about it. Oh well. At least Roger Dodger tainted his legacy for the thousandth time. Khalid will be gloating about Manny Ramirez, who Salaam claims is the only person that makes baseball watchable. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, nothing makes me sicker to my stomach than Khalid’s happiness. My favorite interoffice quote of the year is when I was doing my usual “annoy Khalid for my own amusement purposes” routine, and he looked at me and pointedly asked “What’s your agenda, Sam?” AHAHAHAHAHAHAH! As far as NFL football goes, the Giants didn’t blow it. Cool. I didn’t get to watch though.
Alright, enough fun. The office is not closed on Columbus Day. Previews and some other stuff coming.
117 Responses to “Happy Columbus Day!”
Oct.8 at 9:00 am
blackice87 says:
any posting regarding the euro live games played on the weekend on the way?
Oct.8 at 9:06 am
white hot eboy says:
That’s a pretty cheap shot at Mr. Concussion, Watcher. Best thing that has happened to the Dolphins this season. Oh and the brillance of Ronnie Brown, who can’t get no help. 0-16 baby, we’re going for it!!
Oct.8 at 9:20 am
Hisham says:
what’s the record for most comments for a post on slamonline.com anyway?
Oct.8 at 9:20 am
Hisham says:
the 300 mark has been eclipsed once or twice hasn’t it?
Oct.8 at 9:23 am
white hot eboy says:
Hisham, your lack of appearance on the Lakers post contributed to it’s lack of 300+ production.
Oct.8 at 9:25 am
Hisham says:
by the way, it was pretty entertaining to read back all the comments from friday. some of that stuff had me laughing out loud! had me feeling sorry for myself that i couldn’t participate due to other stuff i had to do. having a life is a bitch
Oct.8 at 9:27 am
Hisham says:
haha, yeah you’re probably right.. they wouldn’t have been sensible contributions, though. And chris mihm doesn’t suck as badly as some of you people think
Oct.8 at 9:27 am
white hot eboy says:
Hisham=having a life=unfulfilled life potential=unhappy clog wearer.
Oct.8 at 9:30 am
white hot eboy says:
Was Chris Mihm born in the Netherlands? Yeah, he doesn’t suck, just like Brintney Spears doesn’t have a roast beef-esque va***nal area. Sorry guys. Hisham, get back on the windmill.
Oct.8 at 9:37 am
Steve O says:
MIHM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct.8 at 9:39 am
Hisham says:
such fierceness in the early morning hours! what’s wrong with roast beef?
Oct.8 at 9:40 am
white hot eboy says:
Nothing, as long as it’s on a hard roll, with mayo, tomato, onion, lettuce, provolone cheese & oil & vinegar. Hanging on a human body? Fate worse than castration.
Oct.8 at 9:43 am
Adrian says:
Ahh yes, well at least here is a place I can come and not have to worry about anyone discussing the absolute disgraceful rugby performances on the weekend…
Oct.8 at 9:46 am
Hisham says:
it was good to see chukaz was back on allstar level moronism (new word?) eboy, bodie is smarter than you, even though you’re both a bunch of terrible homers. chris mihm is a very good complementary center, especially for the money that he makes. hopefully he’s healthy this year, so he can prove a lot of you guys wrong. and just to be clear: i’m not saying he is all-star caliber, top 10 at his position or whatever else that could be seen as foolish hyperbole. whatever happened to “decent NBA player”? I still like you eboy.
Oct.8 at 9:46 am
Adrian says:
That Lakers post sure escalated quickly. I mean that really got out of hand fast!
Oct.8 at 9:52 am
white hot eboy says:
Well, I guess Chuckaz get’s the smartness nod over you, Hisham. At least he entertains me with his idiocy. I still like you, too.
Oct.8 at 9:53 am
Hisham says:
my question still stands, Sam. could you look that up? and would it be cool to actually go for a world record in comments posted or something? consecutive days of comments to a single post? something like that? with our range of subject matter (which is infinite) that should be possible
Oct.8 at 9:56 am
Hisham says:
good comeback. you got me there. i have nothing
Oct.8 at 9:56 am
Adrian says:
Yeah Sam, go do some work!! Hahaha.
Oct.8 at 9:57 am
Shaun says:
well I’m looking forward to the wolves vs celtics game this wednesday. only my 3rd live NBA game ever. everyone keep up the posts!
Oct.8 at 9:59 am
Adrian says:
What odds are we giving as to which poster will get the 100,000? I’d say eboy is about 2-1 odds. What happens if it’s a slam writer? Or, god forbid, Chukaz?
Oct.8 at 10:00 am
Sam Rubenstein says:
the record is one of the contests, one of the “whats my name” things. Other than that, the Amare suspension posts and various playoff games pots all got a lot of comments. Maybe I’ll write about what got the most comments when it’s time to announce #100,000.
Oct.8 at 10:02 am
Hisham says:
i think the 100,000 prize will go to some first time poster
Oct.8 at 10:03 am
white hot eboy says:
Adrian, I don’t know if should take your comment as a badge of honor or an insult to my continued posting here. Thanks for confusing me.
Oct.8 at 10:03 am
Adrian says:
Eboy would hunt them down and torture them.
Oct.8 at 10:03 am
Adrian says:
Sorry, he’d participate in some “enhanced interrogation.”
Oct.8 at 10:03 am
white hot eboy says:
I concur with Hisham, unfortunatley.
Oct.8 at 10:04 am
Adrian says:
It’s not meant as an insult. If nothing else, your incredible consistency is worth admiring on its own.
Oct.8 at 10:05 am
white hot eboy says:
See, Adrian, now I know you were trying me. At least I’ve never been mistaken for a girl, girly man!!!!! Love Eboy.
Oct.8 at 10:05 am
Hisham says:
he’d torture them by commenting about weeners, cougars and roastbeef all over their websites or blogs
Oct.8 at 10:06 am
Adrian says:
Aww, that’s the first time you’ve ever told me you love me. I’ve now joined the illustrious group, which consists of Bodie, Izzo, Ryan, Russ and possibly Hisham. Have I forgotten anyone? Haha.
Oct.8 at 10:07 am
white hot eboy says:
How did I walk into this today?
Oct.8 at 10:07 am
Hisham says:
racist comeback coming in 3,2,1…
Oct.8 at 10:09 am
Hisham says:
you forgot Shia laBryan, his new object of affection
Oct.8 at 10:09 am
white hot eboy says:
Yeah, Tariq, Cheryl, Co Co, Bryan (Shia), probably Myles at some point, Tarzan & jay. I’m an equal opportunity lover. Like LL Cool J in his prime.
Oct.8 at 10:09 am
Bryan says:
We need a preview to discuss.I can’t stand the Jets my teams are KILLING me this year.
Oct.8 at 10:10 am
Bryan says:
Shia LaBryan hahaha
Oct.8 at 10:10 am
white hot eboy says:
No, Hisham, now I’m on the love tip.
Oct.8 at 10:11 am
white hot eboy says:
Which sounds incredibly horrible after I hit submit.
Oct.8 at 10:11 am
Adrian says:
Now I’m kinda hurt it took so long for me to join the group.
Oct.8 at 10:13 am
white hot eboy says:
Adrian, I think I told Vick’s Dog Man I loved him too, so don’t feel too bad. There are differentiating degrees of Eboy love.
Oct.8 at 10:15 am
Bryan says:
I heard I don’t even look like Shia anymore.
Oct.8 at 10:18 am
Bryan says:
This dude I know got his dog a Mike Vick halloween costume.
Oct.8 at 10:19 am
white hot eboy says:
Shia LaBryan, you are named for life. You might as well change your screen name. Just saying. Even if you do resemble a retarted Brad Pitt. Or a new member of the 21st century Village People, the Mechanic.
Oct.8 at 10:20 am
Bryan says:
Hater.
Oct.8 at 10:22 am
white hot eboy says:
I’d expect better from you, Shia. Sorry-ass Jets lover.
Oct.8 at 10:23 am
Hisham says:
don’t feel bad S-LaB, you bag hot chicks in every movie you play in (i’ve only seen 2: Transformers and Disturbia)
Oct.8 at 10:23 am
Hisham says:
very, very hot girls
Oct.8 at 10:25 am
Bryan says:
I know they suck.My five year old nephew has a better arm than Pennington.
Oct.8 at 10:25 am
Bryan says:
Yeah I figure I could look like worse people so whatever haha.
Oct.8 at 10:26 am
white hot eboy says:
Shia, any roast-beef to report on your on-set romances?
Oct.8 at 10:28 am
Bryan says:
I can almost be sure those girls aren’t nearly as blown as Spears/Lohan/Hilton.
Oct.8 at 10:29 am
Hisham says:
eboy, i’m headed for my lunchbreak. gonna have me some roast-beef
Oct.8 at 10:30 am
white hot eboy says:
Sam, I’m starting to think you should change your handle from “The Watcher” to “Starbuck” or “Barnie” since your early moring posts always seem to get the commentors off and rolling for the day like a good cup of coffee. The “Grande Watcher”? Who was that Columbian guy that use to have the commercials back in the 70’s? Juan Valdez?
Oct.8 at 10:30 am
Bryan says:
I know we all hate dime but have you seen that Hall of Fame watch they’re running over there? Garbage…It’s also garbage that they’re just now “reporting” Stephen Jackson’s new tattoo.
Oct.8 at 10:31 am
white hot eboy says:
I’ve got two more hours before my lunch, Hisham. I’m craving something very red, very rare and salty. Roast beef it is!!
Oct.8 at 10:32 am
white hot eboy says:
Shia, you don’t get full acceptance into the SLAM fam until you give up on that Dime crush.
Oct.8 at 10:34 am
Bryan says:
I hate dime! But I can’t help it.It’s the same reason I read Charley Rosen that whole website is a joke.
Oct.8 at 10:34 am
Bryan says:
I’ve been part of the slam subscriber family since 96!
Oct.8 at 10:36 am
white hot eboy says:
“Wanna go, 50 cent?”
Oct.8 at 10:37 am
Bryan says:
I don’t understand most hip hop references..
Oct.8 at 10:38 am
white hot eboy says:
I guess your Shia likeness didn’t allow you to see yourself in Transformers? That’s where that stemmed from.
Oct.8 at 10:44 am
Bryan says:
Oh I saw it but I saw it like opening weekend so I guess I forgot.
Oct.8 at 10:48 am
Bryan says:
I thought Khalid was a philly fan?
Oct.8 at 11:06 am
Hisham says:
i now know, that with a little creativity, you can make a roastbeef sandwich look like britney’s privates
Oct.8 at 11:07 am
Hisham says:
and, probably unlike britney’s privates, it tasted very good
Oct.8 at 11:09 am
Ben Osborne says:
Khalid loves the Eagles but oddly reps the Red Sox over his hometown Phillies. I think it’s called frontrunning. Blackice, we definitely have a writer at the NBA games in London, and we may have had someone in Italy. Check back later this week and there will be at least some Euro Live coverage. The Giants look good. My MLB Playoff Pool entry looks dead. Thanks Sam.
Oct.8 at 11:10 am
Bryan says:
This conversation has taken a disturbing turn..
Oct.8 at 11:11 am
Bryan says:
I bet it was fun around the office after the Mcnabb got sacked 653 times last week.I hate f*cking Eli Manning with a passion.
Oct.8 at 11:11 am
Steve O says:
Speaking of movies, did anyone else check out “Into the Wild” yet? I saw it last night, great flick, especially for you beard afficionados.
Oct.8 at 11:13 am
Bryan says:
I’m really looking forward to I Am Legend.
Oct.8 at 11:16 am
H to the izzo says:
Looks like I didn’t miss much
Oct.8 at 11:18 am
white hot eboy says:
Sorry I didn’t go with CORNED beef, Izzo! Racist against roast beef, that’s a new low.
Oct.8 at 11:18 am
Hisham says:
are you in it, Bryan?
Oct.8 at 11:21 am
H to the izzo says:
Corned beef is the sh*t
Oct.8 at 11:21 am
Steve O says:
There Will Be Blood looked pretty crazy too.
Oct.8 at 11:21 am
Bryan says:
Nah I won’t work with Will again after I Robot.
Oct.8 at 11:25 am
Hisham says:
o yeah, you were in that one too! and the keanu reeves movie too, right? i am starting to remember now.. i’m guessing the hot girl thing didn’t start until transformers, sorry
Oct.8 at 11:25 am
Sam Rubenstein says:
Eboy, I have been boycotting Starbucks for a while, so that name change is a no-go. Trent Green is good at getting injured for our entertainment. His career highlights are 1) getting knocked out 2) getting knocked out 3) losing his job to a grocery store clerk who went on to become the new Marino.
I read the book “Into the Wild” for a college class called Green Revolution. Good book, movie getting bad reviews.
Oct.8 at 11:31 am
Bryan says:
Megan Fox is hot enough to make up for any shortcomings in other movies.
Oct.8 at 11:34 am
white hot eboy says:
Megan Fox is hot enough to put the “Heat” back in Miami.
Oct.8 at 11:35 am
Bryan says:
That chick in Distubia wasn’t half bad either.
Oct.8 at 11:35 am
H to the izzo says:
Megan Fox is hot enough to make Eboy look straight.
Oct.8 at 11:36 am
white hot eboy says:
A half bad Megan Fox=Shia LaBryan in a dark wig.
Oct.8 at 11:38 am
Bryan says:
Damn now I gotta look like an ugly chick? That’s f*cked up.
Oct.8 at 11:39 am
white hot eboy says:
A “straight” little eboy could enter Izzo’s rear entranceway.
Oct.8 at 11:39 am
Bryan says:
This is grossly off topic…
Oct.8 at 11:40 am
white hot eboy says:
Izzo started it.
Oct.8 at 11:41 am
H to the izzo says:
Eboy:Since when did I turn into Paris Hilton Bryan says:”This is grossly off topic” Izzo says:”You have much to learn”
Oct.8 at 11:42 am
Bryan says:
All this talk about Roast Beef Vageens and rear entry reminded that Pamela Anderson married the dude who smashed Paris Hilton in the video.
Oct.8 at 11:44 am
white hot eboy says:
And I listened to Kid Rock on Howard Stern today. Dude is an idiot, in a good way. I know he’s had his share of roast beef.
Oct.8 at 11:45 am
Bryan says:
No one compares to Scott Baio in the meat department.Dude made a career out of dating gorgeous actresses in the their prime.
Oct.8 at 11:45 am
H to the izzo says:
Does Kid Rock actually make you know..music.If he does I’m assuming he does it badly
Oct.8 at 11:47 am
Bryan says:
He also made an appearance on Howard Stern , I’d say one of the classic lines he spoke but I’m scared of the wrath of the ladies of the slamdome.
Oct.8 at 11:47 am
white hot eboy says:
No Izzo, he doesn’t but there used to be an artist called Captain Beefheart. Oh, and there was Meatloaf, too. And the Meat Puppets.
Oct.8 at 11:47 am
H to the izzo says:
One of the Lopez twins was suspended for academic ineligibility.My preview is crumbling
Oct.8 at 11:48 am
white hot eboy says:
I heard it a couple of weeks ago too, Shia.
Oct.8 at 11:50 am
Bryan says:
Did you hear when Dane Cook was on? I missed it I wanted to see if they bashed him the way everyone else does.Or hear him defend himself from all the other people who bash him…I know Artie doesn’t like him.
Oct.8 at 11:53 am
white hot eboy says:
He hasn’t been on yet. By the end of the month, I think.
Oct.8 at 11:57 am
Adrian says:
I can’t believe this thread has almost 100 comments.
Oct.8 at 12:06 pm
white hot eboy says:
100
Oct.8 at 12:07 pm
white hot eboy says:
We’re just about 5,900 comments away from 100K. If that sh*t happens while I’m out of town for two weeks, I will be mad as fu*k.
Oct.8 at 12:08 pm
Bryan says:
Maybe if they made this site a little more sidekick friendly it wouldn’t be so bad.
Oct.8 at 12:16 pm
white hot eboy says:
You guys are gonna be SOOO bored without me around. Or maybe it will be the other way around. If I stood outside the SLAM Dome with a sign that said “free eboy” would someone notice? If you guys come up with a good sign, I can try it out until NYPD takes me down.
Oct.8 at 12:17 pm
Bryan says:
Since you comment the most I think they should go out to lunch with you or something.You know to show how much they appreciate their readers.
Oct.8 at 12:19 pm
Hisham says:
i’m lmao.. this is 100 comments’ worth of absolute crap with no actual basketball content whatsoever
Oct.8 at 12:20 pm
white hot eboy says:
I’d take a Chipotle Steak Burrito with the aluminum wrapper signed by Sam, Lang and the rest of the guys. They could throw them at me like I was a protestor or something.
Oct.8 at 12:22 pm
white hot eboy says:
Hisham, there really was no basketball topics in Sam’s post. Except for Montae Ellis. And since he’s fine, there’s no need to be concerned.
Oct.8 at 1:38 pm
Rubens says:
microfractured heel hurts… ouch… I found out saturday…
Oct.8 at 1:47 pm
white hot eboy says:
Doing what, Rubens?
Oct.8 at 1:49 pm
jbn74sb says:
Kid Rock is definitely a vaginatarian.
And I have to claim responsibility for the lack of comments on the Laker post with my sensical Mihm comments. Now had I suggested that the Lakers are better off without Shaq, we’d be at 100,000. Or maybe not, since eboy may have fried his keyboard replying.
Oct.8 at 1:50 pm
jbn74sb says:
sensical = nonsensical.
Oct.8 at 1:55 pm
white hot eboy says:
nonsensical=Bodie’s thought process. You should have went there, BTW.
Oct.8 at 2:00 pm
jbn74sb says:
Nonsensical = this damn ankle not healing and me not being able to play for over a week already. Weightlifting as the sole form of exercise gets old quick.
Oct.8 at 2:11 pm
white hot eboy says:
Soft-ankled bit*h. Seriously, I’ve rolled mine both so often, I just play through it to keep the swelling from getting out of control. And I usually stay off it for about a week afterwards.
Oct.8 at 2:22 pm
jbn74sb says:
I am afraid that I chipped a bone in it. And I can’t really go to the doctor, because if I’m right, he’ll just put me in a cast. I’ll then have 2 choices: go on the Ryan Jones Diet, or put on weight like Shaq. Neither option is very appealing. Kind of like Riley’s choices at the perimeter positions after Wade.
Oct.8 at 2:35 pm
white hot eboy says:
Which is similar to the Lakers roster stock.