ummmm might want to tune in to the Pirates V Braves game

[Duman]

Teheran has a very good game going.  

[Guinness]

oh just say it.  Somebody has a no hitter or perfect game going.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I was just fixin' to do that.

[Duman]

Teheran line through 7 - 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K (also 2 HBP)

[MusicMan]

MLB.tv Free Game of the Day.

[Duman]

MLB.tv Free Game of the Day.

Living 4 1/2 hours away puts me in the black out zone for the Braves games so no luck for me.  Enjoying the radio feed though

[Duman]

Inge singles with 2 outs in the 8th breaking up the no-no.  11 of the first 23 outs were K's

[Bench]

oh just say it.  Somebody has a no hitter or perfect game going.

I thought Ahmadinejad had finally managed to accomplish something.

[Duman]

Thanks for reminding me why I have PeteM on ignore.

[Guinness]

Thanks for reminding me why I have PeteM on ignore.

Superstition is for weak minds.  If anyone here actually thinks that mentioning a no hitter will break up said no hitter, you're not a terribly intelligent person, I'm sorry.

[Guinness]

I'll also add that if you have somebody on ignore on this board you can't really handle being on this board.

[JimR]

I'll also add that if you have somebody on ignore on this board you can't really handle being on this board.

not at all true.

you must have skipped your meds this morning. you are being more of a jerk than usual.

[Guinness]

not at all true.

Sure it is.  I've always felt this was a place for grown ups discussing grown up things, even if it's just baseball.  There are tons of posts I disagree with, but I'd never hide somebody just because I disagreed with their opinion on baseball/music/cigars/scotch/etc.

[Guinness]

I didn't see your "jerk" comment, Jim, for whatever reason, but to be honest it really seriously diminishes your reputation hereabouts.

[MusicMan]

I'll also add that if you have somebody on ignore on this board you can't really handle being on this board.

I have 6 people on ignore.  I guess I'll leave.

[BizidyDizidy]

I didn't see your "jerk" comment, Jim, for whatever reason, but to be honest it really seriously diminishes your reputation hereabouts.

Sure that's Jim's foremost concern.

Always realized Pete was batshit insane, but didn't know he was so confrontational.

[JimR]

I didn't see your "jerk" comment, Jim, for whatever reason, but to be honest it really seriously diminishes your reputation hereabouts.

I will try to soldier on despite that crushing revelation.

[HudsonHawk]

I'll also add that if you have somebody on ignore on this board you can't really handle being on this board.

If you think you're throwing a no-hitter because no one mentions it...or because you wear women's underwear...or because you're getting laid or because you're not getting laid, then you ARE.  And everyone should know that.

[BizidyDizidy]

Also, continue to be dissapointed that no one ignores me. Honestly, what more could I possibly have done?

[Guinness]

If you think you're throwing a no-hitter because no one mentions it...or because you wear women's underwear...or because you're getting laid or because you're not getting laid, then you ARE.  And everyone should know that.

No you're not.  You're throwing a no hitter because you're using your skills to get batters out, not because of some sort of magic.  Magical thinking does not equal no hitter.  

[HudsonHawk]

Also, continue to be dissapointed that no one ignores me. Honestly, what more could I possibly have done?

Being an admin, I can't ignore people.  But if it makes you feel any better, I have a voodoo doll with your name on it and stick pins in it everytime an Astro hitter strikes out.

[Ty in Tampa]

Looks like someone just switched to Sanka.

[NeilT]

If you think you're throwing a no-hitter because no one mentions it...or because you wear women's underwear...or because you're getting laid or because you're not getting laid, then you ARE.  And everyone should know that.

Why do I care whether Teheran's no-hitter is jinxed?  If it were an Astros pitcher I'd get it, but not some random game on a Tuesday afternoon in June--I don't understand. 

[HudsonHawk]

No you're not.  You're throwing a no hitter because you're using your skills to get batters out, not because of some sort of magic.  Magical thinking does not equal no hitter.  

That's a Bull Durham reference.  Lighten up, Francis (Stripes reference).

[Jacksonian]

Being an admin, I can't ignore people.  But if it makes you feel any better, I have a voodoo doll with your name on it and stick pins in it everytime an Astro hitter strikes out.

No worries.  I gave him his wish.

[HudsonHawk]

Looks like someone just switched to Sanka.

Note to Pete:

That's a Fast Times at Ridgemont High reference.

[Guinness]

That's a Bull Durham reference.  Lighten up, Francis (Stripes reference).

I get it.  I just think it's stupid out of the context of the movie.

[HudsonHawk]

I get it.  I just think it's stupid out of the context of the movie.

That movie was funny as shit.  Lots of good stuff.  Most of it was pretty unrealistic.  No catcher tells the hitter what pitch is coming.  The manager doesn't get mad and throw bats into the shower.  No one calls it "The Show".  The magic word is not "cocksucker".  About the only true anecdote in the movie is that players on a streak, respect the streak.  So quit being a douchebag.

[NeilT]

I have 6 people on ignore.  I guess I'll leave.

I didn't realized there were still 6 of us following the Astros.

[Bench]

Also, continue to be dissapointed that no one ignores me. Honestly, what more could I possibly have done?

That is surprising.  I'm ignored by two people and you are way more obnoxious than me. 

[HudsonHawk]

I didn't realized there were still 6 of us following the Astros.

He has all Marlins fans on ignore too.  Both of them.

[Ty in Tampa]

Tony D'Annunzio: Another Rob Roy, Bishop?
Bishop: You never ask a navy man if he'll have another drink, because it's nobody's goddamned business how much he's had already.
Judge Smails: Wrong, you're drinking too much your Excellency.
Bishop: Excellency, fiddlesticks, my name's Fred and I'm a man, same as you.
Judge Smails: You're not a man, you're a bishop, for God's sakes.
Bishop: There is no God...

[Guinness]

That movie was funny as shit.  Lots of good stuff.  Most of it was pretty unrealistic.  No catcher tells the hitter what pitch is coming.  The manager doesn't get mad and throw bats into the shower.  No one calls it "The Show".  The magic word is not "cocksucker".  About the only true anecdote in the movie is that players on a streak, respect the streak.  So quit being a douchebag.

No shit?  I guess my whole world view need to change.
Dude...quit being a douchebag?  Really?

[HudsonHawk]

No shit?  I guess my whole world view need to change.
Dude...quit being a douchebag?  Really?

Really.

[subnuclear]

You're throwing a no hitter because you're using your skills to get batters out, not because of some sort of magic.  Magical thinking does not equal no hitter.  

Human psychology is poorly understood and very important and not magic.

[NeilT]

Human psychology is poorly understood and very important and not magic.

Let's suppose for a second that magic exists, and there is a Braves pitcher throwing a no-hitter against some random team, and that if I, NeilT, utter the words no-hitter to some third party it's going to blow the no-hitter, why don't I immediately go mention to he first stranger that I pass?  I'd do that in a heartbeat.  I hate the Braves, NL though they may be.

ETF my garbled English.

[Jacksonian]

Let's suppose for a second that magic exists, and there is a Braves pitcher throwing a no-hitter against some random team, and that if I, NeilT, utter the words no-hitter to some third party it's going to blow the no-hitter, why don't I immediately go mention to he first stranger that I pass?  I'd do that in a heartbeat.  I hate the Braves, NL though they may be.

ETF my garbled English.

Because you might get punched in the face by said stranger?

[chuck]

I'm going to have to take some people off ignore just to find out what the fuck is going on in this thread. It looks promising.

[Ebby Calvin]

I'm going to have to take some people off ignore just to find out what the fuck is going on in this thread. It looks promising.

Bench, you're down to one!

[JimR]

I'm going to have to take some people off ignore just to find out what the fuck is going on in this thread. It looks promising.

nah, Pete's off his meds. it will blow over.

[NeilT]

Because you might get punched in the face by said stranger?

Now that's a good reason.

[Guinness]

Let's suppose for a second that magic exists, and there is a Braves pitcher throwing a no-hitter against some random team, and that if I, NeilT, utter the words no-hitter to some third party it's going to blow the no-hitter, why don't I immediately go mention to he first stranger that I pass?  I'd do that in a heartbeat.  I hate the Braves, NL though they may be.

ETF my garbled English.

Honestly that's all I said.  Do people really believe that there's some deity up there that pays attention to who is thorwing a no hitter and if any random fan who says the phrase "no hitter" will be punished by having their team lose said no hitter?  I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that anyone that thinks that is a dumbass.

[HudsonHawk]

Let's suppose for a second that magic exists, and there is a Braves pitcher throwing a no-hitter against some random team, and that if I, NeilT, utter the words no-hitter to some third party it's going to blow the no-hitter, why don't I immediately go mention to he first stranger that I pass?  I'd do that in a heartbeat.  I hate the Braves, NL though they may be.

ETF my garbled English.

You obviously don't understand how magic works.

[Bench]

Honestly that's all I said.  Do people really believe that there's some deity up there that pays attention to who is thorwing a no hitter and if any random fan who says the phrase "no hitter" will be punished by having their team lose said no hitter?  I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that anyone that thinks that is a dumbass.

It's a wide world out there, Pete. 

[Guinness]

It's a wide world out there, Pete. 

Well it must be.  I just thought there were smarter people hereabouts.

[HudsonHawk]

Honestly that's all I said.  Do people really believe that there's some deity up there that pays attention to who is thorwing a no hitter and if any random fan who says the phrase "no hitter" will be punished by having their team lose said no hitter?  I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that anyone that thinks that is a dumbass.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say if you think anyone actually thinks that, you're a dumbass. What's not a stretch is that you have no sense of humor.

[Bench]

Well it must be.  I just thought there were smarter people hereabouts.

If that were the case we'd all be bond lawyers.

[HudsonHawk]

Well it must be.  I just thought there were smarter people hereabouts.

Now you've gone from douchebag to just plain prick.

[Ty in Tampa]

Honestly that's all I said.  Do people really believe that there's some deity up there that pays attention to who is thorwing a no hitter and if any random fan who says the phrase "no hitter" will be punished by having their team lose said no hitter?  I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that anyone that thinks that is a dumbass.

Don't forget to kick a puppy on the way home.

[JimR]

Now you've gone from douchebag to just plain prick.

short trip for Petey.

[Guinness]

Now you've gone from douchebag to just plain prick.

OK, I admit I've gone against the grain here.  If you all want to vilify me, have fun. My point in this thread was that it's really stupid to not say someone has a no hitter.  I stand by that.  If you think saying it out loud changes the result of any given game, I say you have real issues with reality.  

If you have a problem with that I say fuck you.  Hide me.

[NeilT]

You obviously don't understand how magic works.

I've been trying.

[Guinness]

short trip for Petey.

It's really cool being a bully isn't it?  You're such a big shot.

[Mr. Happy]

Also, continue to be dissapointed that no one ignores me. Honestly, what more could I possibly have done?

Two souls have me on ignore. That hurts my feelings a bit, but I'll get over it. I don't have anyone on ignore any more.

[JimR]

It's really cool being a bully isn't it?  You're such a big shot.

wowser, Pete's feelings are hurt. bully, say you? that must make HH King Kong. he has dealt you some body blows in this thread.

[Ty in Tampa]

Irony is so ironic.

[Guinness]

Irony is so ironic.

Jeez, Ty.  You had a fit a few years ago because I said Robert E. Lee was a criminal. 


You're trying so hard JimR aren't you?  Still not working.

[JimR]

Jeez, Ty.  You had a fit a few years ago because I said Robert E. Lee was a criminal.  


You're trying so hard JimR aren't you?  Still not working.

?

[Ty in Tampa]

Jeez, Ty.  You had a fit a few years ago because I said Robert E. Lee was a criminal. 

This had me completely flummoxed, yet intrigued so I used my search skills to try and find out when I gave a shit about Robert E. Lee. You're thinking of Taras. I'm flattered, though.

[JimR]

This had me completely flummoxed, yet intrigued so I used my search skills to try and find out when I gave a shit about Robert E. Lee. You're thinking of Taras. I'm flattered, though.

y'all are both dashing Southerners. easy to get you confused.

[Duman]

Since I sorta started this, let me be clear.  I do not in any way shape or form believe what I say on a board, out loud, in a text or in a sweet nothing in my wife's ear will impact the outcome of a game.  I was attempting to be cute in the title by referencing the superstition.  It is been done around here multiple times.  If you couldn't infer from -Teheran has a very good game going. - that it was either a no-no or a perfect game - why do you think I was drawing attention to it?

Apparently PeteM doesn't like subtly in the title of threads.  That is his right.  And based on the quotes I am seeing from him, I was correct in my previous assessment that he is an argumentative jerk who drifts off point and dissolves into personal attacks. Therefore I will keep him on ignore - as is my right.

  

[Bench]

This had me completely flummoxed, yet intrigued so I used my search skills to try and find out when I gave a shit about Robert E. Lee. You're thinking of Taras. I'm flattered, though.

That's hilarious.  I'm a big fan of mistaken identity, especially when used in anger.

Pete, I think the issue is that obviously nobody seriously believes the superstition and to angrily make the case that nobody should believe the superstition is pretty pointless, because nobody does.  It's a simple matter of cultural tradition, like tossing spilled salt over your left shoulder or southerners saying weird things like "The Devil is beating his wife" when there is rainstorm while it is still sunny when the Germans are clearly correct that in such occasions "the witches are brewing their tea." 

[JimR]

That's hilarious.  I'm a big fan of mistaken identity, especially when used in anger.

Pete, I think the issue is that obviously nobody seriously believes the superstition and to angrily make the case that nobody should believe the superstition is pretty pointless, because nobody does.  It's a simple matter of cultural tradition, like tossing spilled salt over your left shoulder or southerners saying weird things like "The Devil is beating his wife" when there is rainstorm while it is still sunny when the Germans are clearly correct that in such occasions "the witches are brewing their tea." 

I do not "seriously believe it," but I won't talk about a no-hitter while it is in progress. I have superstitions, which means I am unintelligent, as I learned today.

[Bench]

I do not "seriously believe it," but I won't talk about a no-hitter while it is in progress. I have superstitions, which means I am unintelligent, as I learned today.

Right.  It's a common cultural norm.  It has nothing to do with intelligence or lack thereof.  I do the same.

[JimR]

Right.  It's a common cultural norm.  It has nothing to do with intelligence or lack thereof.  I do the same.

I had a good team once that won 17 straight all the way through the playoffs. I went to absurd lengths to try to do everything the same on each game day. I knew it would not matter, but I did not want to take a chance!

[sporadic]

I had a good team once that won 17 straight all the way through the playoffs. I went to absurd lengths to try to do everything the same on each game day. I knew it would not matter, but I did not want to take a chance!

I contend that it DID matter.  You going to such great lengths to do things the same way put you in the correct frame of mind come game time.  Adhering to small superstitions that have yielded positive results puts your mind at ease, so when the task of playing the game is at hand you are focused on the game, not the fact that your left sock is not inside out.

[Bench]

I had a good team once that won 17 straight all the way through the playoffs. I went to absurd lengths to try to do everything the same on each game day. I knew it would not matter, but I did not want to take a chance!

The difference there, as sporadic notes, is that you're the person who's actually doing the thing that you're trying to control so that actually does have some affect.

[HudsonHawk]

y'all are both dashing Southerners. easy to get you confused.

And both rarely wear underwear (another Stripes reference)

[HudsonHawk]

I contend that it DID matter.  You going to such great lengths to do things the same way put you in the correct frame of mind come game time.  Adhering to small superstitions that have yielded positive results puts your mind at ease, so when the task of playing the game is at hand you are focused on the game, not the fact that your left sock is not inside out.

Wait... Sock inside out?  I thought I was supposed to have a hole in it. No wonder I never made the big leagues. Motherfucker!  I coulda been somebody!

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Thanks to Pete, I used to be superstitious as fuck all but not anymore! I ain't no dumbass anymore either.

[BizidyDizidy]

Thanks to Pete, I used to be superstitious as fuck all but not anymore! I ain't no dumbass anymore either.

If you are of a religious persuasion, I'm sure he could help with that as well.

[Noe]

Human psychology is poorly understood and very important and not magic.

*DING, DING*

[austro]

And both rarely wear underwear (another Stripes reference)

Who's your buddy?!

[Jose Cruz III]

According to my profile, no one has me on ignore. But they rarely read my posts.

[VirtualBob]

I didn't see your "jerk" comment, Jim, for whatever reason, but to be honest it really seriously diminishes your reputation hereabouts.

WFW

[Duman]

According to my profile, no one has me on ignore. But they rarely read my posts.

I am ignored by one person, that is still fewer who ignores me at home.

[HudsonHawk]

Just for the record....I had a frito pie last night, and the Astros scored 11 runs.  So take that!

[Bench]

Just for the record....I had a frito pie last night, and the Astros scored 11 runs.  So take that!

Frito pie for lunch today, HH.  The team needs you.

[NeilT]

Frito pie for lunch today, HH.  The team needs you.

I also had a Frito pie last night, at the El Rey on the club level.  I may need one for lunch today.  Andy suggestions?

Not that I engage in magical thinking.

[Ebby Calvin]

I may need one for lunch today.  Any suggestions?

Cedar Creek.  Mmmmmm.

[MusicMan]

Cedar Creek.  Mmmmmm.

Always a good choice.

[Bench]

I also had a Frito pie last night, at the El Rey on the club level.  I may need one for lunch today.  Andy suggestions?

Not that I engage in magical thinking.

This is going to sound really weird, but the vegetarian frito pie at Benjy's in the Village is amazing.  

With picture.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

This is going to sound really weird, but the vegetarian frito pie at Benjy's in the Village is amazing.  

With picture.

I don't doubt that. I've had some excellent vegetarian chili.

[Bench]

I don't doubt that. I've had some excellent vegetarian chili.

I think it's an eggplant/quinoa based chili, served with goat cheese.  Fantastic. 

[NeilT]

I think it's an eggplant/quinoa based chili, served with goat cheese.  Fantastic. 

That's just wrong.

[Bench]

That's just wrong.

And yet it tastes so right. 

[geezerdonk]

Plus it keeps malaria at bay.

[Outlawscotty]

Just for the record....I had a frito pie last night, and the Astros scored 11 runs.  So take that!

Check this a little ways down the page called a Roosevelt:
https://www.facebook.com/ChiliQueens

[subnuclear]

This is going to sound really weird, but the vegetarian frito pie at Benjy's in the Village is amazing.  

With picture.

I don't see any Fritos.

[strosrays]

Also, continue to be dissapointed that no one ignores me. Honestly, what more could I possibly have done?

Don't worry about it. I would never ignore you. We wouldn't have a "12 Steps to Troll-hood" if I had.

Anybody who ignores you is fucking retarded. There, I said it.

I'd be more likely to ignore you if you didn't really have anything to say, but posted a lot of nonsense and gibberish, anyway.

Oh, wow. Can one put oneself on ignore?

[Limey]

I contend that it DID matter.  You going to such great lengths to do things the same way put you in the correct frame of mind come game time.  Adhering to small superstitions that have yielded positive results puts your mind at ease, so when the task of playing the game is at hand you are focused on the game, not the fact that your left sock is not inside out.

Bullshit!  It's just magic, and you know it.

Jobu needs some rum...thwack!  See?  Magic.

[Limey]

And yet it tastes so right. 

...to your vagina.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Pi Pizza Truck serves a 420 Pizza: chili sauce, cheese, pulled pork and Chili Cheese Fritos. I'll be damned if it doesn't taste like Frito Pie.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't doubt that. I've had some excellent vegetarian chili.

Vegetarian chili is not possible. It's like non-alcoholic vodka.

[VirtualBob]

Vegetarian chili is not possible. It's like non-alcoholic vodka.

+1

[austro]

Vegetarian chili is not possible. It's like non-alcoholic vodka.

Just out of curiosity, what are we permitted to call it?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Chili sin carne.

[Waldo]

Vegetarian chili is not possible. It's like non-alcoholic vodka.

I have a vegetarian cousin who was visiting Austin last year, heard about Franklin's, and was looking forward to seeing how good their "vegetarian BBQ" was.  I told her she might as well try dividing by zero while she was waiting in line.

[austro]

Chili sin carne.

Very nice.

[VirtualBob]

Chili sin carne.

I guess that is Spanish for "vegetarian chili is a sin"?

[HudsonHawk]

Just out of curiosity, what are we permitted to call it?

Spicy vegetables? 

[austro]

Spicy vegetables? 

Sorry, "chili sin carne" is the winner.

[NeilT]

This is a fun article on truth and fictional license in Bull Durham, which was released 25 years ago this weekend:

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9383934/celebrating-bull-durham-25-years-release

[juliogotay]

This is a fun article on truth and fictional license in Bull Durham, which was released 25 years ago this weekend:

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9383934/celebrating-bull-durham-25-years-release

25 years ago? I'm now depressed. Great flick though...just watched it the other day.