My favorite Twins story is a buddy of mine that somehow through work connections got into a reunion party for the 87 World Series champs and bought Jaun Berenguer a shot of tequila, so Berenguer gave him the mini Metrodome replica all the players got in exchange. Hell of an anecdote to accompany a cheesy tchotchke.

That second fellow is here for a good time 

Sam, buddy, I hope you’re doing alright. 

I also came to comment about Sam. God. Damn. My dad and I don’t talk a ton, but when we do it’s usually to rag on the Lions. I’m going to be a little more appreciative of our lot in life going forward. Perspective is a motherfucker...

HAM LAKE! THE SANDWICH SWIMMERS!

Sam, we might just all be random internet turds, but we’re here for you brother.

I know, right? And yet we all know which one we’re talking about.

Fuck, man. I’ve never wanted to hug someone who wrote into a WYTS before, but shit.

Seriously.  We’ve had a few downers like this in the letters this year and...yeah.  Sam, please, I hope you’re going OK.

Sam wrecked me.

I live in Ham Lake, and this is a terrifyingly accurate take. The volume of cul-du-sac cowboys in these here parts is mystifying. Congrats on your 12 trucks and zero retirement savings you corn cobs.

Yeah.  That was one hell of a downer to end on.  Hope you’re feeling ok today Sam.

Surprised, no mention in the comments of the sex boat incident or when in 2003 the Vikings ran out of time to figure out who they were going to take in the draft and were docked a pick............Reminder, the Vikings had a sex boat incident and were docked a pick in 2003 because they couldn’t figure out who to draft…

Yeah, I’m used to reading the fan posts and trying to avoid laughing audibly in the office while doing so. I read Sam’s and it took even more self-control to not audibly sob at how utterly (and unexpectedly, after reading all the rest) depressing it was from beginning to end.

Guys? I think we need to look out for Sam. That’s just brutal.

Has Kirk’s trademark application for “YOU VIKE THAT?” been processed yet? 

Khabib should not have jumped over the cage to attack Conor’s BJJ guy who was spouting verbal garbage at him throughout his big moment. He should indeed be penalized.

While it’s a foregone conclusion that Khabib’s purse is going to be withheld, all this talk of banning him from the UFC smacks of favoritism. You’re telling me McGregor gets all the passes in the world, but Khabib gets banned for defending his family and religion? No, sir. That dog won’t hunt.

There are 100%, without a fucking doubt, McGregor fans (not all, but for sure some) who are indulging in white power fantasy with him. The brash, swag, shit taking white guy comes in and insults (usually racially) and beats up brown people? They fucking love it.

I honestly can’t read anyone praising McGregor for anything—and I have relatives who adore him—without wondering how they’d feel about him if his skin was a few shades darker.