May 30, 2008

Kobe Bryant Is The Closer

This spring, people just can't stop confessing... Kobe Bryant IS The Closer. Only on TNT.

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I haven't even tried since Anchorman.

Luke and I have a thing. Don't tell the ladies though.

I dun eben like bathketbawl.

Tonay Parcare wanns-a you to sex-a hees wife. He juss watch and eat baguette.
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Only on TNT. We know drama.

May 29, 2008

CSI: Chicago

You might think that Doug Collins is the only former Chicago Bull returning to the Windy City, but you'd be wrong. The Blowtorch presents to you two independent pictures that surely hint at the return of another legend. Draw your own conclusions.
HMMMMMMM...............

May 28, 2008

Inside the Minnesota Timberwolves War Room

Kevin McHale: Alright! Time for draftin'! Kevin MickeyAle loves him some draftin'. Scouts, get up in here! Kevin McHale: Excellent. My two best chums. Scouts honor and all that. You two been checkin' them college guys out?

Lady Scout: Oh, yes sir, since last year's draft. Just like you said.

Man Scout: There's a bunch of really talented, athletic players available this year. Just what we need.

Kevin McHale: You two are some real pals. Let's have a looksy at our roster so far. Who's first?

Kevin McHale: Hah. Next.

Kevin McHale: Who's that?

Man Scout
: Sebastian Telfair, sir.
Kevin McHale: Is that a real name? What's his deal?

Lady Scout
: Ostensibly, he's a point guard. Kind of a disappointment.

Kevin McHale:
Well we don't want any more of those. I like his hat though. Who else we got?

Kevin McHale: You guys are messing with me, right? That has to be Photoshopped. Who acquired that fat slob?

Lady Scout:
Uh, you, sir.

Kevin McHale:
Are you serious? Why would I want Antoine Walkman or whatever his name is? That's stupid.

Man Scout
: You were pretty excited when he got here. He's got a championship, you said.

Kevin McHale:
Well, championship experience is a plus.....anyways, who was that other big dude we had. Hal Jurgensen or something?

Lady Scout
: Al Jefferson.

Kevin McHale:
Sure, whatever. He's good right?

Man Scout: Yes, he's very good.

Kevin McHale:
Why don't we just get another one of him?

Lady Scout
: He's a bit undersized and that kills us defensively. Plus it'd be silly to have exact replicas.

Kevin McHale:
But your buddy said he was good.

Lady Scout:
He is.

Kevin McHale:
Great. Tell me what players are exactly like him.

Man Scout: I suppose Kevin Love from UCLA is the closest to Al.

Kevin McHale:
Kevin Love? From the Beach Boys?! I love the Beach Boys!

Lady Scout:
No, he's a basketball player. His uncle was in the Beach Boys.

Kevin McHale:
Close enough. How's his vertical?

Man Scout: Neglible.

Kevin McHale:
JACKPOT!

May 27, 2008

Occasional Observations on Several Subjects

‘Twas a long weekend at Blowtorch base camp and I need to clear my brain of all thought basketball and non-basketball before I can go back to making jokes about basketball.

Glow in the Dark Tour:
Why wasn’t the order Rihanna, N.E.R.D., Lupe, Kanye? I think that’s what everyone wanted since we were in Chicago.

Lupe’s set was too short and he gave too much of his time up to his cronies who won’t do anything ever. He kind of seems like the guy who will do contrarian things just to be different. If he wasn’t such a good rapper, I’d probably hate him.

Pharrell wants to be a Rock Star (rather than a general superstar, which he is) so, so, so badly it’s funny. However, what he doesn’t realize is that drum solos are an assault to rock sensibilities everywhere. Furthermore, his subject matter is a hyper-sexualized update on 50s themes. Dancing, being “bad,” and going crazy are old hat.

I wonder if Common is sad that he is relegated to being a backup dancer for a glorified rock side project during his home city’s biggest hip-hop show of the year.

Chris Brown was FREAKING OUT when he was onstage with N.E.R.D. but didn’t appear during Rihanna’s “Cinderella.” Love on the rocks? Ain’t no big surprise.

Here’s a fun debate, worst dancer in hip-hop: Kanye, Lupe, or Pharrell?

It’s highly likely that Kanye fired someone after his mic didn’t turn on for the first four bars of “Homecoming.” Tough break.

According to the fiancée, Kanye was wearing some sort of jacket tied around his waist but it definitely looked like a skirt. I’m all for innovation but looking like a homosexual “California Love” extra isn’t a good look.

New part for “Hey Mama” gave me chills.

Best part of the concert, during the “leave yo a** for a white girl” part of “Gold Digger,” a large black guy pointed right at my fiancée. Awesome.

Sunday
I got in two big basketball debates at the annual barbecue: 1. Chris Paul could be the best point guard ever 2. NBA vs. NCAA. My extended thoughts follow.

On Chris Paul: I have a good sense of history of the game. I respect everything that’s been done and the legends and all that. But the season that Chris Paul just had was off the charts. It’s impossible to ignore that he has the potential to become the best point ever. However, that’s the sort of argument you can’t win. There’s no way to predict injuries. There’s no way to know if the Hornets franchise will cut payroll leaving CP by himself. But I can’t shake the feeling that he’s going to be legendary.

My buddy argued that the NCAA is better than the NBA for the worst reason ever. He said the NBA is inferior because there is a rule in place that prevents help defenders from staying in the lane. That’s it. He doesn’t like the NBA because it doesn’t allow for fundamental help defense. He didn’t see my point that that equates with good defenders being able to get to the help line even quicker, but I’m guessing that’s because he’s an idiot.

The NBA vs. NCAA debate is settled by choosing which side you’re on, talent or hustle. It’s that easy. If you like talent, you’re an NBA fan. If you like hustle, you’re an NCAA fan. There’s no other realm that the NCAA touches the NBA in, other than hustle. Could that be because the season is 1/3rd as long? Hmmmm……

That's all. Back to your regularly scheduled jokes about foreigners.

May 23, 2008

A Field Guide to Paul Pierce's Threatening Gestures

Seen in last night's game...The One Up - commonly used to signify the start of a one minute countdown until shooting and/or fighting begins. The One Down - used after the one minute countdown, this is a last resort warning that Pierce will begin to attack.

The Saxophone - Paul Pierce is about to play some Kenny G ish on yo dome.


The Double Mash - though Pierce's face shows glee, this action signifies an impending assault with Pierce's two balled fists.


The Duck Down - this move is a threatening maneuver warning the recipient to lower they head lest they receive punishment.

The "Chill, Homie" - Pierce is warning his antagonist to "check" themselves prior to "wrecking" themselves.

The That's Amore - this gesture, which emulates Italian Mafioso figures, is a signal that Pierce is well connected and will not hesitate to use these connections maliciously.

May 22, 2008

Inner Thoughts with Tony Parker

Hey guyss, ees me, Tonay Parcare. Lass nigh was a crassees game. Tonay vas happies. Tonay vas sneakies!
A-luke at Tonay being sneakiess. Tonay make Spurs a-veen by tventy point. UH HUH HUH BAGUETTE! Tonay like-a baguette!

But-a zen, sings, zey get-a vorse. Datta make Tonay ahngree. Tonay does-a not like loosing.
See! Tonay Parcare is-a varry, varry ahngree. And vhen Tonay Parcare gess ahngree, Tonay Parcare gess sad. Varry sads.How did-a Tonay Parcare a-loos that-a game? Vhat a deesapointments.

Oh vell. Tonay's got hees baguettes ahd hees camemberts. Maybe you want-a to sex-a hees wife? Go head, sex-a Tonay's vife! She bootyfull but Tonay too sad for ze sexing. If you no sex-a Tonay's wife, maybe Crease Paul vill...

May 21, 2008

Muxtape Quiz, part 1

I entered the FreeDarko Muxtape Madness with this Spurs tape. Each song represents one of San Antonio's rotation players. Check out the songs and decipher which song is which player. Leave your answers in the comments.
  • I'm Glad I Hitched My Apple Wagon to Your Star - The Boy Least Likely To
  • Frenchy, I'm Faking - Architecture in Helsinki
  • The Underdog - Spoon
  • Kick, Push - Lupe Fiasco
  • Rich Kid Blues - the Raconteurs
  • Long Slow Goodbye - Queens Of The Stone Age
  • Of Angels and Angles - the Decemberists
  • Business Time - Flight of the Conchords
  • The Dirty Dirty - Tapes 'n Tapes
  • Say Hello (To The Bad Guy) - Jay Z