Wednesday, February 22, 2012

In honor of the anniversary......

The speech:



The full / longer scene:

The Guinness Toast

For years, I never missed the Great Guinness Toast. 


But times and priorities change and we get married and have kids.


And although the specific date of this great event remains a constant uncertainty - either February 13th, of the 3rd Friday in February - I missed it.  So feel free to buy me one this Saturday at the North Dakota at DU game!


 Brilliant!

Top 25 movies of all time - # 13

Since we are at # 13, and that is a great number, time to start getting serious.  Except for this movie.  Swingers was a classic movie for a variety of reasons.   Sure there is only one short hockey scene, but it prompted the (like Guinness) 'brilliant' line:  "I took the Kings to the Cup."  "Yeah, against the computer with the off-sides off."    Here is he scene:



It seemed especially amusing to Chub, Bizz and I because when the movie came out, we were basically living that lifestyle.  Hell, Glen is still called "Double Down" based on his similarities to the character Trent.  And admit it, the multiple phone call scene is like an accident - you have to watch it.  I saw that scene win a poll for toughest move scene to watch (it beat Kevin Costner trying to reach the green in two in "Tin Cup").  

But really, just another quality movie with an appreciated hockey reference.  And hey, it prompted this video:

I think "Super Douche" was still available?

But instead this total package sniffer went with "Dominant" and then his name - for his book title.  I am not saying this guy isn't respected........but at our fantasy draft he was referred to as "Toothless Friend Killer!"  Ouch!

A mere 32 years ago today

Thursday, February 2, 2012

This kid again, he's 10 now!

Rumor has it this kid turned his life around after getting some words of wisdom from a beer hockey player after a game.  Who doesn't think that is effective?  Anyway, Oliver Wahlstrom again!

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Shea Weber shot

Not 107 MPH, but pretty impressive!