Steve9347

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 02:20 PM) Much like Seinfeld at its best, or Arrested Development, the long-time running gags are a hallmark of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Plus, like Seinfeld, Enthusiasm is as monolithically high-concept as a show gets. For Seinfeld, the high concept was that it was "a show about nothing". For Enthusiasm, the high concept from which all story arcs and plot twists originate is, "this guy is simultaneously the biggest schlamiel and schlamazel (= hardluck a$$hole) that ever walked the planet." With a singularly crystalized set-up like that, the running gags and utter predictability of Larry's schlamiel/schlamazel ups and downs is a big part of what makes the show so fun. For me, anyway. To an extent yes. That's a great argument. For me though, I do not enjoy Curb nearly as much as Arrested Development and for that matter Seinfeld. Those shows all wound many stories together and were much better written. Though Curb is funny, it does not begin to approach the many levels of comedy that programs like Arrested Development and Seinfeld did.

A good premiere... but it's starting to become more of the same. We'll see though.

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Sep 11, 2007 -> 11:32 AM) Watched the first two epsiodes last night. I must say, Lost will be more interesting this year knowing that Penny Widmore gives good hand. Oh and yeah, her naked body is pretty good too. first two? i thought only one had aired?

I wasn't asking if I should do the trade... I already accepted it and am quite happy with what I am getting. I was asking if the trade should be getting veto'd by douchebags in my league because my team (the one receiving the bears defense) was getting way too much. Obviously not since two on this board think i'm getting the least value. It's worth it to me to slightly downgrade at WR in order to get a competent (and top 3 imo) defense in the league. With the injuries they have sustained hte last few weeks, I feel I'd be hard-pressed to get more than 5 points a week out of Dallas (and that -1 week 1 didn't help)

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 01:10 PM) Not a bad explanation. Of course you are now upgrading your competition at certain positions though yeah, but id rather he run that woeful cowboys defense out there than me...

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:36 AM) You are getting the short end of the stick there. The benefits of the Bears D doesnt outweigh the step down at QB, WR and RB See a level headed person. I had made the decision myself that I like Jay Cutler more than Phillip Rivers... and though I slightly downgrade at WR... I'm also downgrading at backup RB (Willie Parker/Willis McGahee starting) and backup QB (Eli vs Rivers... funny how it always comes down to that.) So the way I look at it, I downgrade ever so slightly at WR from Javon Walker to Andre Johnson, but the Bears D/ST blows dallas away... and I get a tad weaker at BYE weeks (though week 5 bye for one of my RB tatum bell > lendale white) However, this is why I was so perplexed as to why someone would b**** about the trade... but i guess that's how things are done in fantasy.

QUOTE(knightni @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:22 AM) Steve9347 > bored than Jim Thome yes... i am not doing much work here today.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Sep 12, 2007 -> 10:30 AM) He's 22 and has been since April. you and your facts...

OK, so I am the commissioner of a fantasy football league. I left trades up to vote this year bc its for cash-money. Anyway, after Eli Manning was injured, his owner made me this offer. (note, today the news came out that it might not be a month, but that should have no bearing on a trade already agreed to). Eli Manning Andre Johnson Tatum Bell Bears D/ST for Phillip Rivers Javon Walker LenDale White Cowboys D/ST Obviously I crave that Bears defense, but feel that I downgrade at the three other positions. (Manning was drafted 3 rounds after rivers for a reason, has injury questions, and was a question mark before that), Walker is in a much better offense and 2 years removed from knee surgery, Bell's days at starter are numbered once KJ gets off the PUP list. Anyway, some other manager posted that this should be voted against and urged all other managers to vote against it, I argued my case... but in all honesty, want to know if outside people think it should be veto'd as well... thanks for the input!

As a late contributor to this thread... Frank Thomas > Jim Thome, Frank Thomas less $$$ Jim Thome, Frank Thomas older than Jim Thome, Frank Thomas more Soxy than Jim Thome.

give me furcal. in an updated version of mvp baseball (thank you, mvp mods) my first deal was to trade garland straight up for furcal. and no, i dont mention it as a reason for doing the trade, i was just happy with the trade in video game land and would be happier with it in real life.

Broadway doesn't have the mentality nor the stuff to be a contributing major league starter. If he can't challenge hitters in AAA (9th most BB in the minors) then he sure as s*** can't challenge them in the majors.

I think this is too be expected from a 21 year old who's not a power pitcher. He's worked harder this season than anyone in his entire life if i had to venture a guess. He just needs a break.

He's 22... there's plenty of time for him to become a productive player. How many years did Crede hit .230-.260 and the sox stuck with him? Sweeney's had 80 sporadic at bats in the majors... writing him off would be ridiculous.

wowsa YAY, i broke the story.

Spybot there is no other rival.

Yeah it will be a hit. I was surprised to see the hot chick from a few episodes of Lost (Jack's ex-wife, iirc) giving an HJ till climax. Must suck to be that actor...

jeez, i should have known to search back a couple of pages for a show that debuted that night... can a mod delete/move this to the other thread so it gets bumped?

Did anyone else watch this last night? It's a realistic view of marriage, almost too realistic, but the shocking part was obviously the graphic sexual content. I have to say I was shocked at how far they took it...

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 09:44 AM) This thread is soxtalk equivolent of hand gestures under the bathroom stall. For a guy with such a good avatar you sure are a meanie. Case in point though... Timberlake talk = gay to you, though he's actually musically talented and put out a great album. It's not just "I don't like JT" it's "You're gay for even talking about him."

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Sep 4, 2007 -> 06:43 PM) They did smash a guitar his grandpa gave him when he was little. I'd probably cry too. I'm in the group that thinks this was an incredible and I mean incredible performance he put on. His music is pretty great, but I guess some people will never get over the fact that he's Justin Timberlake. you couldn't be more right... he was once in N'Sync, his break, and so people can't get over it. he's putting out music, especially the album Future Sex Love Sounds, that rival the King of Pop but cross more genres. It's straight good. QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 4, 2007 -> 06:51 PM) For it has nothing to do with who he is or what group he was in. It's the style of music. Just ain't my thing. People are entitled to their own opinion, but what he said rings true. Timberlake won't get a fair shake with many on this board bc he is Justin Timberlake. In my opinion, the music is awesome, his performance was awesome... so entertaining... those who love music and the many different things that go into making music should seemingly enjoy watching this performance. If you haven't seen it, turn it on in its HD greatness next time it runs.

The Vagaculates

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Sep 3, 2007 -> 10:25 PM) Watched it as well, f***ing amazing performance. I love him, and this was a must watch. He is just a sick performer. Agreed. I think what I love most about him is the fact that you can tell he's just loving it, and the fact that he plays multiple instruments and works his ass off writing and trying to be original. That performance will stay on the DVR for quite some time.

Kid puts on quite a show... I wonder what it's like to be a God?

just say "no" to expansion.