MYSM . . . A Little Bit Late

Funny stuff. Congrats to King James on the MVP award.

MYSM: Walk-In Closets

As one might imagine, as a chick who really likes sports, I'm not a fan of stereotypes but this is pretty amusing.



Happy Monday!

MYSM: Is This Phelps Also On That Stuff?

ESPN's Digger Phelps sure knows how to . . . move. I can't really call this dancing or cutting a rug, it's more like a performance . . . of some sort. Hey, at least he knows how to have a good time!



This is not his first time . . .

MYSM: RV Improvements

This is the commercial I was looking for before.

I'd like to know where I can buy that 24-second clock . . .

MYSM: W's On My Dodgeball Team

I've made a poor showing these past few weeks. This week should be better, today not included.



Today's "make ya smile" offering made me cry the first time I saw it. I assume you've all seen it but there's no way that I could let this go without posting it here.

Some of you may be saying, "Hey, PnC, this is not sports related. What's it doing on MYSM?" Ah, I'd have to disagree. While Dubya's quick moves were not part of a sporting event, this is easily one of the most athletic moves that I've had the pleasure of posting on a Monday - or maybe that I've ever seen. That shoe was going at a nice clip, Bush could have been bloody if not for his cat-like reflexes. I especially like how the second shoe didn't phase anyone.

The Secret Service must have been asleep at the wheel.

Happy Monday!

MYSM: Quit Pushing

I can't even fake like I've had time to watch sports these past few weeks. My apologies! Hopefully, I will be able to catch up soon, and have something to say about anything. Today is not that day.

NBA fights are usually pretty weak given that none of them a) are used to throwing punches much less taking them, at least not since they were the close to the same height as the rest of the general population (age 2), and b) nobody's trying to lose that much money being suspended.

This fight took place during the Houston Rockets - Phoenix Suns game last Wednesday, and a bunch of folks got suspended (Rafer Alston, Matt Barnes, Steve Nash) and fined (Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy McGrady). Although no real punches were thrown, this warranted MYSM status based solely on how Shaq singlehandedly ended the fight with a few monster shoves. Although T Mac's "stomp that almost was" on Steve Nash's chest is a close second. Nash almost died, but Sheriff Shaq's shove saved his life. And for that he should be forever grateful.

Happy Monday!

MYSM: Hitting You In the Mouth . . . Like A Bad Relationship

I always knew I liked Mike Singletary when he was starring for the Chicago Bears. This solidifies it. He just makes a lot of sense and he's not settling for crud.

There were many, many sound bytes from this that I found highly amusing. Feel free to share your favorite part!

Any Given Sunday . . . Or Monday

Losing is starting to become a regular thing for the Dallas Cowboys . . . and the St. Louis Rams are on a winning streak, including a win against the Cowboys. I'd say that's bordering on unbelievable, and you would have had plenty of reasons to not have thunk it. Sure, Tony Romo and his pinkie sat this one out, but he was playing in the other losses. Is this another case of the quarterback makes the team (a la the New England Patriots and Tom Brady?) or would the 'boys have lost anyway? I like how people are writing them off as heading for implosion. I'd like to point out, however, that they still have a winning record and a lot more games to go. And pinkies heal. Let's not jump the gun (no pun intended - it is Texas, after all).

The expression "every dog gets its day" apparently does not carry over to cats because the Detroit Lions remain only-defeated.

Garnering an honorable mention for First Team, All Wish We Could Have Skipped This Week: New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush, who is getting arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss the next several games; Kelly Pavlik, who got whopped up on by Philly's son (who's now old enough to be a grandfather), Bernard Hopkins; Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson, who looks like he's going to be suspended for getting into a boxing match of his own with a woman in a nightclub; and all of the members of the New York Jets, who lost to the Oakland Raiders on a team record-setting 57-yard field goal. Better luck next time, boys.

Today's MYSM features one of the greatest boxers (and characters) of all time: Iron Mike Tyson. When he was in his prime, his opponents feared him because they knew the fight wasn't going to last long. Now, he's just scary to all of us . . . for so many reasons:



Happy Monday!

MYSM: Phelps Likes Rosetta Stone and Lil Wayne

Let me be clear that I really like and admire Michael Phelps for all that he has accomplished in the pool. He's a ridiculous athlete, personable guy, and I admit I was front and center applauding his record-setting performances in the Beijing Olympics.

Some people, however, should not quit their day jobs. That's OK with me. We can't all be talented in all areas. Apparently, everyone does not buy into this idea.

I thought I had seen enough of Phelps' comedic timing on Saturday Night Live (I thought I was original calling him a fish out of water but some other writer stole my thoughts). Well, the Rosetta Stone folks think there's more for us to see, so they crammed in as many swimming-related jokes as they could in a one minute commercial featuring Phelps. If these folks sell even one more copy of this program than they would have normally sold, I will be shocked.

I want my minute back.

MYSM: Dunkin' Ain't Easy

The NFL on Sunday was pretty predictable. Bad teams lost (Detroit Lions - just get used to it), and the good teams eked out wins. Some teams whom we believed would be better at this point are looking sorta average, at least in their records (Philadelphia Eagles) while others are continuing their over-achievement streak (Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins - even though they're only at .500). The Dallas Cowboys had a scare until the Cincinnati Bengals lowered to the occasion. As usual.


Nice win for the Pittsburgh Steelers, though. On a total side note, how come I never noticed Ben Roethlisberger's "urban drawl" until today? I went back and looked at a few older videos of him and he didn't quite sound like that. Maybe it only creeps up during post-game interviews. I could blame it on rap but then how do you explain Michael Phelps? Although, if Phelps sounded more like Lil' Wayne, I think he could have an interesting endorsement future ahead of him . . .



In other news on Sunday, the Detroit Shock won the WNBA Finals with a sweep of the San Antonio Silver Stars. This is the Shock's third title in six years. Smells like a dynasty. Here comes my first DVR complaint - I set it up specifically to record . . . why didn't these record??!! That means I missed both game 2 and game 3, and since the series is over, I didn't get to see one minute of the finals. And like last time, the one picture I found was of Bill Laimbeer shaking hands. It obviously wasn't meant for me to watch the games and write about it here, but in any event, congratulations to the Shock!

Speaking of sweeps, the Chicago Cubs were swept out of the National League Division Series by the underdog L.A. Dodgers. The Dallas Mavericks of the MLB?


That takes us right into smiling. Today's videos (twice the fun) have one theme in common: dunking. Or I should say, the desire to dunk. A key but often under-appreciated aspect of dunking is actually letting go of the ball. But as attempted dunker #1 so aptly demonstrates, the ability to jump high doesn't matter if you don't include a forward motion. A reminder for us all.

#2. This should never happen. Ever.



Happy Monday!

MYSM: Dancey Dance Time with Amare

Just returning from another field trip, this time to Nike Town, USA, aka Beaverton, Oregon. Pics and story to come tomorrow . . .

This means I didn't quite catch the (football) games today, but I'll catch up with everything tomorrow . . . I hope. Some surprising results, n'est-ce pas? KC and Cleveland won (the latter not quite as impressive as the former. Good for Big Herm), the Cowboys and Eagles lost (the latter to da Bears), and Brett Favre set a career high in TD passes. The fact that he's setting records that have nothing to do with his longevity is quite impressive. I guess he was feeling better. Keep it up, New Yorkians will love you. Looks like that small bet on a random team might end up a big payoff come Super Bowl time.

Happy Monday!

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Phoenix Suns star Amare Stoudemire is our special friend, earning him his first spot on MYSM. Hey, at least he's trying to do something for the kiddies. I can dig it!

I'm also digging the leg of the blue thing in the back who appears to be some kind of step class enthusiast. Someone tell him/her/it that's not good dribbling form.

Go crazy!!

To Tide You Over

No rest for the weary. Work hard, play hard, then work hard again. So little time, I can't even do a rundown. I'll try again tomorrow night, but I don't want to make promises that I can't keep. Something tells me my topic of choice will still be relevant any day of this season . . .

Instead, I thought I'd keep the smiles going into Tuesday . . . click here and here for past MYSM's. (Yes, one day, I'll make these into one label). Please watch Carl Lewis' rendition of the national anthem if you're in a bad mood. Studies have shown that it is impossible to feel down after multiple viewings.

So I'm adding Jerry Stackhouse's rendition, just to combat any idea that athletes must be tone deaf.



Or clickhere for my Michael Vick coverage since people seemed to like that. Not to mention he took up the most real estate on this blog over the past year or so. I must have missed this one, but it looks like he has been keeping up with his skills while he's away.

Hopefully, I'll be back in action tomorrow. . .

MYSM: Stuffed Shaq

Late (very late) night, so I need to catch up on my DVR'd football games. I have a partial post analyzing the "terrible team" cycle, but it's not quite ready for prime time . . .

This may not be funny to everyone but it has to be one of the best blocks I've ever seen (ok, borderline foul with the body, but up top it was all ball), especially if you can appreciate the degree of difficulty it takes to stuff Shaq hard enough to send him crumpling to the ground. Definitely one of Ben Wallace's better days.

MYSM: Mascot Fail

By now, the regulars know I have an affinity for mascot bloopers, but I'll let you be the judge of funny.

Happy Monday!

Pleats Goes On Vacation

Very Funny - The most amazing bloopers are here

As the title implies (or should), I will be on vacation throughout the rest of this week, during which time I will probably not blog unless something happens that warrants leaving the beach to connect to the Internet. And I'm telling you right now that there really aren't too many things that would warrant such drastic, irrational behavior, but I don't like to say never.

I have provided you with a classic blooper video for Make Ya Smile Monday, but for the rest of the week, in the event that I do not post, please feel free to take the time to catch up on old posts. If you want to search the blog, you may find my Michael Vick, NCAA, and/or Isiah Thomas trial coverage to be of interest.

Happy Monday!

MYSM: The Kobe and Tyra Performance

Look out for the midday rundown.

In the meantime, please enjoy this oldie but goodie of Kobe Bryant and Tyra Banks performing during All-Star weekend back in 2000. This blog discusses how this came to be and the plan for the debut album, K.O.B.E., that thankfully never debuted.

Right here, see, I was going to post just an excerpt of the lyrics, but upon further review (and because it's worth it, trust me), I'm going to give you the entire song. Don't say I never gave you anything.

[Tyra] Kobe, how many girls have said, "I love you?" Not like 'I love you Kobe!' like a fan But like, for real, like, baby, marry me I love you

[Kobe] You're sweet Once again (Once again) Flawless (Flawless) C'mon Right

Uh, uh huh Yo, yo, it's like this Uh, what I live for? Basketball, beats and broads From Italy to the US, yes, it's raw I'ma search for the one that make my wealth feel poor Who can ignore the spotlight life of Grandma My falldown is how I found the aura, so I searched in There's plenty of women with sex appeal when it's filled Can even complete the package, all I date is actresses Can play it safe with them, my money ain't bait But I must take risks to find a honey that's legit Whether she push a buck and a six, bumpin' some mad chips Out on her own, or live out of moms and pop's home Watch time, fashion, Adidas attire or Timbo's I don't know, yo, these women come and go Like the wind they blow, how do I know it's you for sure? When God talk to me, give me a signal But until then, all my ears hear, just let me flow C'mon

HOOK (2x)

[Tyra Banks] K-O-B-E, I L-O-V-E you I believe you are very fine If you give me one chance, I promise to love you And be with you forever more

[Kobe] Check this out though Real love last, now do you love me or my cash? My name, fame, drop top, Benz or the wooden dash? You know my stash, from Georgie cash Platinum, US express, no paper cash Spend it all now, or kiss to be rich cash Hash, stocks and bonds, laugh when they crash Are you the type that brag the jewels you flash The type-type with your ex-man and push his Jag The type that love no scrubs or pigeons and got mad The type that can't stand a women with her own cash You know, like lime, claim she ain't rat The type that get loud in public, refrain my hand from a slap No time for y'all, too busy for y'all Plenty of dimes turn me on and turn me off tryin' to show off Get lost, grow up, real women, roll up Let yourself go, if you feel this, let me know C'mon

HOOK [Tyra] [Kobe] K-O-B-E, I L-O-V-E you Bounce wit' me, bounce wit' me K-O-B-E, I L-O-V-E you Right, right, uh, uh, uh

[Kobe] Think ya eyein' me, all along, I'm eyein' you The hunter becomes the hunted, girl, I'm preying on you Beautiful, the feelings we share are mutual Passion that's telling me so for us is suitable Un-controllable desire flows through me When you say my name, such lust in your slang No time for games, the games I play, all the same Can't get witcha, when the door hitcha, when the Lord splitcha I figure, hour-glass figures could be dangerous Cuz if your time runs out, they frame you for your clout And having a past, well, I stereotype glass All dimes ain't money, ass, and feignin' for a brother's cash Slash fame, slash power, slash respect All the above, makes me a supreme threat to scrubs Love but do you want? One more 'gain, let me know The words flow, from the bottom of your soul C'mon

HOOK (till fade)

[Kobe] It's like that Right KB TB Flawless Like that, spit it out

Awesome.

If anyone has the rest of the songs that were supposed to be on this album, PLEASE let me know.

Happy Monday!

MYSM: Well, We Know Roger Clemens Wasn't Shooting Up Muscle Relaxants*

Notes to self (and others): 1) Hire a water boy who doesn't cut corners. 2) Do not take muscle relaxants before the big game.



I love the guy running randomly in the opposite direction and false-starting.

Happy Monday!

* Title refers to 60 Minutes interview in which MLB pitcher Roger Clemens denied shooting up with anything (i.e., steroids, HGH) except B12. Roger that.

MYSM #2: Jingle Bells - Pistons Style

This Christmas carol is made humorous solely through the efforts of Rasheed Wallace, although he doesn't appear to be actually singing.

The other Detroit Pistons present: Will Blalock, Amir Johnson, and Jason Maxiell

Rasheed might just have a second career when his NBA days are over.

Enjoy, and, once again, Merry Christmas!

MYSM #1: True Meaning of Christmas

On this Christmas Eve, check out these videos of injured L.A. Clipper point guard Shaun Livingston giving back to the community and sharing the true spirit of the Christmas holiday.

Merry Christmas!

Shaun Livingston Christmas - Episode 1 of 4

Shaun Livingston Christmas - Episode 2 of 4



Shaun Livingston Christmas - Episode 3 of 4



Shaun Livingston Christmas - Episode 4 of 4

MYSM: The United Way

Enjoy this United Way "commercial" featuring Peyton Manning, just in time for the holidays. Proving once again that he might be one of the funniest people in the NFL, but not funnier than T.O.

Regular posts will resume tomorrow. But I must say congratulations to the Miami Dolphins for avoiding having a record that nobody wants (going 0-16) by winning their first game in over a year against the slumping Baltimore Ravens. I attribute the win to me being in their city this weekend.

And I couldn't bypass the appearance of Jessica Simpson in Tony Romo's corner during the Dallas Cowboys loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Well, at least he has her there to lick his wounds. I guess he's swapping blondes after having American Idol winner Carrie Underwood in his corner this time last year when the Cowboys played the Eagles. At least he's consistent.

Happy Monday!