Have you read the books? I can't decide whether to give them a try. As a father, I'm not too excited by the whole "kids dying" thing, but as a lover of shitty pulp fiction, I'm willing to try.

Really? I am going there tomorrow - I had a massive craving for BBQ today, but need a Vietnamese sandwich fix as well. Go tomorrow again, look for a frumpy, nerdy guy in the corner, and come say "hi."

So, I haven't been able to watch the tournament until tonight. Does Baylor not realize that being a "living highlight reel" does not have anything to do with the way the team is dressed?

Thanks - that was a good piece. Deadspin did a disservice by posting those three articles at roughly the same time. It was a massive tl;dr hit (judging both from my own reaction and from the low view totals).

Agreed - funny dude and knows his sports. Did he do something today?

That reminds me, I need to buy Always Sunny DVDs (assuming they exist) while over here. It isn't on Netflix or on television in Dubai, so I've never seen an episode. From everything I hear, that must change quickly.

That is absolutely perfect.

Not to be that guy who quotes TV shows, but this was perhaps my favorite line from The Office: "Um, let me ask you, is there a term besides 'Mexican' that you prefer? Something less offensive?"

I just accidentally flipped through whatever channel shows The Big Bang Theory. Do dumb people really think that smart people talk like that?

Serious question - is it bad to refer to non-American cuisines as "ethnic"? I did it last night, but not without trepidation - I just couldn't figure out a better term for "damn near anything except a burger or steak." But, it does sound vaguely racist or at least Anglo-centric doesn't it?

Fo shizzle my dizzle

I forgot to mention, I hit up a fantastic local pizza joint next to my hotel. I think it was Sbarro or Sparro or something like that ... anyway, check it out if you are ever in the area.

I got an ROFL email response from my 53 year old boss last week. I haven't been able to look him in the eye since.

For those who care (nobody), my NYC food extravaganza has gotten off to a great start. Waffles and Dinges in the morning (thanks BBAM), Hill Country for lunch (thanks Cyrus) and Bao Noodles for dinner (thanks What a Silly Bunt).

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You, my friend, are a FAILURE.

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It is good to see that David Stern remains consistent in his complete lack of concern for the perception that the league's ownership of the Hornets would bias any of his decisions.

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In related news, Miami-Dade County just received a concealed carry permit application written completely in sans serif.