The Floodgates are open. Literally.
Rough week.
Today is Friday. This has been a very long week. A very long week. I mentioned it briefly in the comments the other day, but now I’d like to elaborate on something. There has been a flood at the office since Wednesday. They tell us the air conditioner exploded or something, and that has led to carpet sogginess, dangerous electrical situations, bad smells, and so forth.
The people most affected by the flood were our web design team, some ad sales guys for XXL magazine, the SLAM art department, and yours truly. The wetness and shock of day one was one thing, but it got much worse yesterday. They have brought in these huge industrial fans to air the place out. One of them is positioned about 19 inches from the back of my chair. It’s loud. It’s annoying. I have to wear a jacket to sit at my desk. I left at 2 yesterday and did a bunch of work from home. As I told Khalid, it reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where George has been busted for pretending to be handicapped, and now his company Play Now wants him to quit, so they make things as uncomfortable for him as possible. “Tell him I’M IN MY OFFICE!!!!”
A personal highlight of the week was on Wednesday when Jake Appleman came in to talk business, and I made him go with me to the Home Depot to buy a RAT TRAP. The girlfriend spotted something on the fire escape. She was not pleased. It was fun asking the customer service girl “Where is your pest control?” and seeing the look of disgust on her face.
I’m going back in today. Nervous.
The good news is that we will have our one and only NBA team audio preview posted today. Lang conducted an interview with one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the NBA, a voice of the league who was happy to talk about the team he once played for. Since there are no Eastern Conference previews turned in just yet, you will get the one audio Western Conference preview today and that is all. I should mention that Lang has been on the road this week at a location I am not at liberty to disclose. He will have his Hawks preview next week, as we wrap them up, and finally the season begins.
Don’t forget to visit the latest contest pages. Sure shot and What’s My Name.
Happy early Halloween everyone! I think my costume is going to be Rudy Giuliani. I just need to find a pink Red Sox hat and a prop knife with blood on it to stick through a Yankee jersey.
77 Responses to “The Floodgates are open. Literally.”
Oct.26 at 9:29 am
white hot eboy says:
“one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the NBA”. Damn, I’m trying to figure this out. Western conference guy. Voice. Damnit, Sam.
Oct.26 at 9:29 am
Cheryl says:
At least the rodent wasn’t in the apartment, Sam. You can’t kill all the rats in NYC with a trap. It’s a free country, they can climb up the fire escape if they want too!
Oct.26 at 9:30 am
Cheryl says:
Bill Walton and the Portland Trailblazers, is my guess.
Oct.26 at 9:34 am
Keith says:
Please let it be Charles Barkley, please let it be Charles Barkley…
Oct.26 at 9:34 am
Keith says:
Please let it be Charles Oakley, please let it be Charles Oakley…
Oct.26 at 9:44 am
Tarzan Cooper says:
keith, they already did the suns. i think cheryl is right. well, thought id check slamonline real quick before i go to bed. i was up all night at work. i will most likely sleep in til 5pm central, so i will miss everything today, at least live. FRI-DAY!
Oct.26 at 9:45 am
white hot eboy says:
I thought both of them too, Keith, but Phoenix and Houston are already done and Oak never played Western conference ball, did he?
Oct.26 at 9:49 am
white hot eboy says:
I forgot Oak as a Rocket. Shawn Kemp? Nope, Sonics are done. Cheryl, you’re guess is good, but isn’t Portland’s preview done already?
Oct.26 at 9:51 am
Hisham says:
Reggie Miller?
Oct.26 at 9:52 am
Hisham says:
Or is that too much credit.. I know he was both loved and hated
Oct.26 at 9:53 am
Hisham says:
After all, we’re still waiting for a Pacer preview. (I should let this go already)
Oct.26 at 9:54 am
Jake Appleman says:
“Talk business.” Wow, Sam, you make it sound so professional…
Oct.26 at 9:55 am
Tarzan Cooper says:
hisham, you must have a windmill stuck in your brain. sam said it was a western team.
Oct.26 at 9:55 am
white hot eboy says:
Let it go, Hisham.
Oct.26 at 9:56 am
white hot eboy says:
I guess there wasn’t a Blazer’s preview. Cheryl is on point with the mystical Mr. Walton.
Oct.26 at 9:57 am
Hisham says:
o crap, western conference
Oct.26 at 9:58 am
Hisham says:
Windmill’s been surgically removed now. my apologies
Oct.26 at 10:03 am
Tarzan Cooper says:
have fun commenting all day everyone. and by all day i mean every 2 minutes, and by everyone i mean eboy … after being up for nearly 24 hours, its time to catch some zzzzzzzzzs, isnt irony fun?
Oct.26 at 10:10 am
Captain America says:
I hate rats. I hate floods. Sir Charles I presume?
Oct.26 at 10:10 am
Cheryl says:
Did anyone catch Reggie Miller on the Suns/Nuggets game last night. I nearly choked when I heard him thank the firefighters in California for working so “tirely” to control the flames and protect the homes in Malibu. Did he mean “Tirelessly”, I wonder? He and the ESPN team are going to wear out my mute button this year. When I can, I’ll just watch the home telecasts.
Oct.26 at 10:15 am
white hot eboy says:
Tarzan, that type of hate is why you didn’t get the 100,000th comment. I need to post every 30 seconds if I wan’t a shot at the milestone post.
Oct.26 at 10:20 am
white hot eboy says:
*next milestone post.
Oct.26 at 10:53 am
Ben Osborne says:
Cheryl knows her season previews…
Oct.26 at 10:56 am
white hot eboy says:
First Gil, then Walton?!!! Will Lang even be able to get a word in? Can not wait for this.
Oct.26 at 11:25 am
Sko says:
I wonder if Reggie know that his main purpose is comic relief?
Oct.26 at 11:27 am
Sko says:
or knows, and in a post about somebody else’s diction, should’ve kept it to myself..
Oct.26 at 12:03 pm
Rasheedionics says:
What happened to the rest of Gilbert previews? Did he only do Eastern Conference?
Oct.26 at 12:03 pm
white hot eboy says:
I think he may be playing Bill Walton in a piece near you.
Oct.26 at 12:17 pm
white hot eboy says:
Sam, you are so tricky, Casey Kasem Jr.
Oct.26 at 12:45 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Worst. Harris office disaster. Ever? I miss working at SLAM, but I do not missing working at the SLAM Dome.
Oct.26 at 1:00 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
So when are they bringing in the FEMA trailers?
Oct.26 at 1:17 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I’m convined 1115 Broadway will be a Superfund site by the end of the decade.
Oct.26 at 1:37 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
The office management is doing a better job than FEMA would do, or whatever they tried to not pull in San Diego. It’s definitely not comfortable to be here.
Oct.26 at 1:42 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Osama bin Laden did a better job in New York than FEMA did in New Orleans. That’s not saying much.
Oct.26 at 1:50 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Russ went… there.
Oct.26 at 2:16 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Larry Brown did a better job with the Knicks than Michael Brown did with FEMA.
Oct.26 at 2:18 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Finally, Russ has gone too far.
Oct.26 at 2:38 pm
jbn74sb says:
Welcome back, guys. Did you all have a nice little trust-buidling retreat?
Oct.26 at 3:05 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Retreat? I was doing time.
Oct.26 at 3:15 pm
Myles Brown says:
Dog fighting? DUI? “Getting your stuff back”? Or did it have something to do with Lang picking the Cavs to win the Central?
Oct.26 at 3:22 pm
jbn74sb says:
Gun deal with T.I.
Or perhaps a murderous rampage brought on by repeated hijacking of posts by certain nonsensical, immature commenters (present company included).
Oh, nevermind. It was actually false imprisonment charges for the intervention the slam crew staged to try to get the Farmer to eat. I guess the caloric intake got so low that it was finally effecting his job and preventing him from writing the Almanac.
Oct.26 at 3:30 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Chuck D’s prolonged investigation revealed that it was indeed I who stole the soul.
Oct.26 at 3:45 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I’ve “busy” at my “real job” trying “not to get fired.”
Also, I’ve been mainlining coke all week to get properly amped for the visit of No. 1 Ohio State to my backyard tomorrow night. I look forward to the start of the NBA season in mid-January.
Oct.26 at 3:51 pm
jbn74sb says:
I like the smart+ss Ryan better than the defensive one.
Oct.26 at 3:52 pm
Myles Brown says:
I moved. Then I went to Chicago for a week. Anyone ever in the Chi needs to hit up FEED on California and Chicago. Delicious. Just got home last night. Looking forward to next week.
Oct.26 at 4:03 pm
jbn74sb says:
As a Laker fan, I am no longer looking forward to the season starting. The dark cloud of smoke hanging over all of SoCal is not just literal right now.
As for FEED - do they let white people in?:
You won’t have to look twice to make sure you’re in the right spot–just look for the bright yellow sign with a black rooster and a red arrow pointing inward (there’s a less obvious Feed sign on the building). Once inside, the seating area features a mix of blue-and-white tablecloth topped tables and wooden table and chairs, two old pianos, rusty farm tools and framed photos of chickens. The real draw here is the smell of the chicken cooking on the large rotisserie behind the counter. Chicken is available in three sizes (quarter, half and whole); there’s also a BBQ chicken sandwich, plus the chicken soup of the day. If you’re not into the cluckers, opt for the pulled pork, a burger or Caesar salad instead. The menu offers a plethora of sides, with choices like collard greens, hand-cut fries and mac and cheese. Daily desserts are made in-house (like the blueberry peach pie).
Oct.26 at 4:07 pm
H to the izzo says:
I may buy a €600 plane ticket just to visit this place
Oct.26 at 4:09 pm
white hot eboy says:
That sounds GOOD!!!!!! Although the Chicken & Waffle place in Miami is off the chain ridiculous.
Oct.26 at 4:09 pm
Myles Brown says:
Someone’s done their homework. Nice. I had the half pound burger with a tasty side salad and a slice of chocolate cake the size of two bricks for dessert. And yes they serve crackers too. I kid. Lots of my friends are white! Of all the pics on the walls, theres only two humans: Elvis & I forget who the other one was was. Seriously though, that sh*t is deeeeelish.
Oct.26 at 4:11 pm
Myles Brown says:
Ironically enough, nothing but Mexicans were working the kitchen when I was there.
Oct.26 at 4:13 pm
jbn74sb says:
I went to Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in LA with a couple or friends of mine who have a bit more pigmentation than I do after a Clippers game a few years ago.
I was the only white dude in the place (maybe ever), and I realized, if only for a minute, how my black friends feel most of the time in Santa Barbara.
Food was great and people were cool.
Including the nitwit who tried to sell us his children’s rhyme rap CD’s out front.
Oct.26 at 4:13 pm
H to the izzo says:
Where the white people behaving themselves?They’ll call ya a “Fricker” if their iced tea isn’t served promptly
Oct.26 at 4:14 pm
white hot eboy says:
Bodie, exactly the same in Miami.
Oct.26 at 4:16 pm
H to the izzo says:
Way different over here believe it or not.
Oct.26 at 4:18 pm
jbn74sb says:
Well who else would be working in the kitchen?
Oct.26 at 4:19 pm
white hot eboy says:
Bodie, in Miami, Haitians.
Oct.26 at 4:20 pm
H to the izzo says:
In Ireland,Polish
Oct.26 at 4:20 pm
white hot eboy says:
Whoa.
Oct.26 at 4:21 pm
Myles Brown says:
Ive always wnated to go to Roscoe’s. I thought of homemade C & W once and decided it wouldn’t be the same at all. One day…. And you’d be surprised how white folks react if you tell them you don’t have mayonnaise. Had a lively convo about Larry Craig at a table next to two lesb*ans. They seemed mildly amused. Its really a melting pot of culture, that FEED is. Plus they have okra, succotash, fried tomatoes,and homemade cole slaw. Not that I like any of that, but I do love the option. Im gonna try the Prince Spaghetti next time. Bulls v. Lakers Dec. 18
Oct.26 at 4:21 pm
white hot eboy says:
Although, if his career doesn’t get back on track, Trick Daddy can take over griddle duties in the Miami location. He’s always there anyway.
Oct.26 at 4:23 pm
Myles Brown says:
I’ve waited tables at a few restaurants and no matter if it’s Olive Garden or Spago, there’s ALWAYS Meicans in the back. But I still expected different this time. Shows me.
Oct.26 at 4:25 pm
white hot eboy says:
Chopper= The King Of Cars
Myles= The King Of Tips I used to hate those waiter days.
Oct.26 at 4:31 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Bodie, you are not the only white person ever to eat at Roscoe’s. Just the least likeable.
And word to Myles re: Mexicans in the kitchen. If these lunatic anti-immigration folks have their way, every decent restaurant in every major city in America will be closed within a week.
Oct.26 at 4:33 pm
Myles Brown says:
Waiting jobs are nice depending on the restaurant. Paid in cash, set your own schedule, Sleep late, etc. I got a few $100+ tips and met some cool people. But it’s no way to live life in your 30’s.
Oct.26 at 4:36 pm
white hot eboy says:
Bodie, unless Ryan is purposley avoiding typing my name, he basically has you pegged below me on the likeability scale.
Oct.26 at 4:41 pm
white hot eboy says:
Myles, I know alot of guys in Palm Beach that make about $200 to $300 per night in tips. The big money blue bloods love good service and tip well to get it. And the female bartenders, forget it. Some of the finer ones make more than top shelf strippers on a good night.
Oct.26 at 5:16 pm
jbn74sb says:
Testing.
Oct.26 at 5:17 pm
jbn74sb says:
Dammit! Why do some of my innocuous and clean comments just disapper into the ether?
Oct.26 at 5:30 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i have yet to marvel at the greatness of chicken and waffle. you think they have them in the bay area? and are you supposed to eat them together? fried chicken and syrup. YUM.
Oct.26 at 5:38 pm
jbn74sb says:
Another great combo - peanut butter on a hamburger.
Oct.26 at 6:04 pm
Tarzan Cooper says:
looks like i didnt miss much. just feed and chicken and waffles. plus it appears eboy is being ignored again, fun!
Oct.26 at 8:14 pm
Leaper says:
“one of the most polarizing figures in the history of the NBA”. My money’s on KG. Mayb shaq but probably not
Oct.27 at 5:20 pm
BETCATS says:
dear slamonline,
i would like to say peace. I am going to make my own website and will post a link when i am done. Until that day i shall not return. Thanks for all the good times. Its been a great 4 years that i have been here
Oct.27 at 10:17 pm
white hot eboy says:
BETCATS, is this a ploy to get another piece from Sam? What are you talking about?
Oct.27 at 10:49 pm
Ben Osborne says:
This BETCATS business is bizarre. Ryan, whatever you did to prep for Ohio State’s visit to your new home was not enough. I never thought I’d be happy to watch a Cal-Arizona State game, but Penn State and the Rockies are really rolling over right now so Dennis Erickson it is.
Oct.28 at 4:40 am
Tariq says:
Could BETCATS want to “spend more time with his family”?
Oct.28 at 9:09 am
H to the izzo says:
Has BETCats been offered a job at ESPN?Or does he not realize that setting up a blog is free?Most likely the latter.