Couldn’t agree more. It’s better on not just humane grounds, but practical, as well.

Megyn Kelly was the scorpion, NBC was the frog.

When Bob Marley said, “We got to fulfill the book,” that wasn’t the book he meant.

If they enlisted, they might have black people in their unit, and they couldn’t deal with that.

Why not? Already happened to Deadspin.

Just a minute: You mean people actually wear this stuff in the open? I thought it was just some kind of weird collecting hobby for rich dumb fucks?

This is some serious “The dog ate my homework” level excuse-making, kids.

The thing that’s forever baffling to me is, why the hell is there such a thing as a minimum requirement for the number of arrests/traffic stops/etc.? Is it a money thing, or is it a justify-your-existence thing? Bizarre. 

It’s also the rule rather than the exception.

I thought the same thing. Those must be his shoes of eternal ass-kicking.

Now THAT is good Kinja.

Pour one out for Deadspin and fuck J.S. (Not Jason Schreier--you know who I mean.)

I’ve never beaten a Lynel in this game, and I’m kinda just a chicken about taking one on. Clearly, I need more practice.

Former farm kid here. You are absolutely correct about the difference in mindset.

I wish I could have come up with that last sentence myself. Well done.

His disdain for interviews makes these pearls of wisdom all the more appreciated when he spreads them around.

My genuine fear is that The Root will be next. Without that site, there’s no point in keeping the lights on.

I’ll never forget the image of Diana comforting John as he wept uncontrollably at Gianni Versace’s funeral.

When Stephen A. decides to go off on the matter, it’s been obvious to everyone for at least 5 years.

Given the recent history of Splinter and Deadspin, no one could blame ANYONE for leaving.