WWBBD?

[Limey]

Come out, shocking no one except the Rooskies, that's what Brian Boitano'd do.

[Bench]

I didn't realize he was "in."  Good for him.

[Bench]

If you feel like staring into the yawning abyss that is internet comments, you could do worse than peruse the comments of this ESPN article about Obama naming gay people as official olympic delegates.

[Limey]

Bill Maher's new rule for internet commenters.  [NSFW]

[chuck]

If you feel like staring into the yawning abyss that is internet comments, you could do worse than peruse the comments of this ESPN article about Obama naming gay people as official olympic delegates.

The very first one I see says 'Hopefully the US Delegate gets the firing squad. Go Russia. Go Putin.'

Sweet.

[Limey]

The very first one I see says 'Hopefully the US Delegate gets the firing squad. Go Russia. Go Putin.'

Sweet.

I scanned through.  Now I need a shower.  And a drink.

[Bench]

Just think of the ones that have been deleted!

[Fredia]

the rainbow connection..the lovers the dreamers and brian botinio

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I don't know about penises or anuses, or too much about vaginas, but I like Brian Boitano, he is a good ice skater.

[94CougarGrad]

I didn't realize he was "in." 

Yeah, that was my first thought, actually.

[Uncle Charlie]

Yeah, that was my first thought, actually.

+1

I consider myself pretty conservative in nature, but I really wonder when G&L's are going to realize that a vast majority of us don't really give a fuck if you are gay or straight.  I'm much more concerned on your ability to do your job (if I'm paying you to do something, including entertaining me as an athlete) and generally be a good person (especially if you're an acquaintance or friend).

[chuck]

I consider myself pretty conservative in nature, but I really wonder when G&L's are going to realize that a vast majority of us don't really give a fuck if you are gay or straight.

I doubt they care very much if you give a shit or not. Surely you realize that this fellow's coming out is not about his seeking your approbation.

[Ron Brand]

Surely you realize that this fellow's coming out is not about his seeking your approbation.

Like it's hard to be gay or some-

Uh, wait. That's not what I meant...

[Matt]

The very first one I see says 'Hopefully the US Delegate gets the firing squad. Go Russia. Go Putin.'

Sweet.

Commenting from an alternate universe where the Soviets won the Cold War?

[Bench]

The comments to this Chron article about]http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/12/two-members-of-1993-oilers-were-gay-teammates-knew-didnt-care/?cmpid=hpts]Chron article about two of the '93 Oilers being gay are delightful as well. 

A heavy dose of persecution complex ("you want equality, just shut up and be gay.....why does the media think the strait community wants to be constantly bombarded by this subject? We don't.") with the expected dash of illiteracy ("This is a HERESAY article for the "feel-good" gay movement going on these days.")

[Ron Brand]

I can hear the music my teenage daughter is playing in the next room. I've signed off of two other boards I've followed for years. I see the disconnect in the news reported in other parts of the world vs. what we get here. More people feel qualified to comment on Duck Dynasty or a War on Christmas or on someone's job performance for which they have no qualification for rather than give the time for discussion of issues that matter. The future is a dark dead end. Go back.

[NeilT]

I can hear the music my teenage daughter is playing in the next room. I've signed off of two other boards I've followed for years. I see the disconnect in the news reported in other parts of the world vs. what we get here. More people feel qualified to comment on Duck Dynasty or a War on Christmas or on someone's job performance for which they have no qualification for rather than give the time for discussion of issues that matter. The future is a dark dead end. Go back.

1.  The War on Christmas:  Put the más back in Christmás!  Put the No! back in Noel!

2.  Duck Dynasty:  I liked the first season when I watched it earlier this year, I got bored with the fourth season when I skipped over to watch some more.  It's now even more contrived, and not very entertaining.  You gotta do something to kick up the ratings.

3.  Someone's job performance:  I'm probably unqualified to say this, but the guy behind the counter at the coffee shop this morning told me they had no mocha muffins, brought me a blueberry scone, made me coffee, and made change all without mishap.  I thought he did an excellent job. 

Now then, can we please get back to something that matters, like how to clean my newly acquired Astrodome chairs?  After all, this is all about me.

[Ron Brand]

Now then, can we please get back to something that matters, like how to clean my newly acquired Astrodome chairs?  After all, this is all about me.

Disassemble them. Clean each part appropriately. Refurbish when necessary. Reassemble. Enjoy your closer bond with them.

[NeilT]

Disassemble them. Clean each part appropriately. Refurbish when necessary. Reassemble. Enjoy your closer bond with them.

Thanks.  That was exactly what I needed.  Guidance. 

You gotta admit though, "put the más back in Christmás" was a pretty good line.  I came up with that all by myself.

[Bench]

Now then, can we please get back to something that matters, like how to clean my newly acquired Astrodome chairs?  After all, this is all about me.

People these days just want more sanitized crap.  Well life isn't squeaky clean, kids.  There is a mustiness to it that you can't just wipe away with one of your disposable cloths that you throw away into your form fitted trash can that some stranger comes by your house once a week to haul away.  There is a story carried on each scent that cannot be denied merely because it does not fit in to your prearranged, magazine approved, living room aroma profile.  Masking the authenticity of those chairs masks only the authenticity of human existence.  Embrace the rawness of life, Neil.  This shit is real.  

[NeilT]

People these days just want more sanitized crap.  Well life isn't squeaky clean, kids.  There is a mustiness to it that you can't just wipe away with one of your disposable cloths that you throw away into your form fitted trash can that some stranger comes by your house once a week to haul away.  There is a story carried on each scent that cannot be denied merely because it does not fit in to your prearranged, magazine approved, living room aroma profile.  Masking the authenticity of those chairs masks only the authenticity of human existence.  Embrace the rawness of life, Neil.  This shit is real.  

Smells real.

[Ron Brand]

You gotta admit though, "put the más back in Christmás" was a pretty good line.  I came up with that all by myself.

Counselor, you gotta know I celebrate your entire catalogue.

[Ron Brand]

Smells real.

You can't just 409 away that funk.

[Mr. Happy]

Counselor, you gotta know I celebrate your entire catalogue.

+1 I've been both amused and dismayed by the post-Christmas ennui here today. Use your gift certificates for crying out loud.

[NeilT]

You can't just 409 away that funk.

So it's all for The Orangeing of America.  I've been waiting for that for 40 years.  Peace and Love!

[austro]

You can't just 409 away that funk.

Funk #409.

[Limey]

People these days just want more sanitized crap.  Well life isn't squeaky clean, kids.  There is a mustiness to it that you can't just wipe away with one of your disposable cloths that you throw away into your form fitted trash can that some stranger comes by your house once a week to haul away.  There is a story carried on each scent that cannot be denied merely because it does not fit in to your prearranged, magazine approved, living room aroma profile.  Masking the authenticity of those chairs masks only the authenticity of human existence.  Embrace the rawness of life, Neil.  This shit is real.  

You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your fucking khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world.

[chuck]

So, anyway, Ernest Givins, clearly. Who's the other?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

So, anyway, Ernest Givins, clearly. Who's the other?

According to one theory, Jeff Alm.

[chuck]

According to one theory, Jeff Alm.

Right, I thought about that but I wondered if they'd include a guy who passed away during the year.

[Lefty]

So it's all for The Orangeing of America.  I've been waiting for that for 40 years.  Peace and Love!

It's all about Purple Power.

[Bench]

Right, I thought about that but I wondered if they'd include a guy who passed away during the year.

Isn't the story that he killed himself after a car accident that killed his lover?

[chuck]

Isn't the story that he killed himself after a car accident that killed his lover?

Yes. I looked into the story some more last night and my conclusion is that he was indeed gay but the more lurid details surrounding the tragedy were most likely fabricated and then exaggerated.

[Limey]

Isn't the story that he killed himself after a car accident that killed his lover?

A Friend Dies, and Oiler Kills Himself

Minutes after crashing his car on a freeway exit ramp and watching as his best friend was thrown to his death early today, Houston Oilers defensive tackle Jeff Alm took a shotgun from the car and killed himself, apparently in a fit of guilt or despair, the police said.