Our New Sports Reality
by Tom Ziller on Sep 10, 2009 8:28 PM PDT
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PrintThis conversation actually happened this evening on Twitter. (Sic'd to death, of course.) Starring Sean May as Lindsay Lohan, Rashad McCants as the art freaks and Donte Greene and Jason Thompson as The Plastics.^
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Sean May (@BigMay42), 7:49 PM: Watching a little football steelers vs titians
Jason Thompson (@jtthekid), 7:53 PM: At the monarchs game wit my boys @dontegreene n woo payne. Kickin it courtside. Trying to route on for the ladies. Wave to me if u c me!!
Donte Greene (@dontegreene), 7:53 PM: at da monarchs game wit @jtthekid and woo. shout out 2 @quinnie20 c u in a few days boy. lol
Sean May, 8:13 PM: @jtthekid @DonteGreene damn yall ain't wanna hit me and see if Big May wanted to come to da game! see how my teamates treat me yall!
Rashad McCants (@RashadMcCants), 8:13 PM: @BigMay42 uh huh what i told ya
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I ain't ready for this type of world.
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I just used this in another thread, but it applies here, too -
Twits.
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by section214 on Sep 10, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
They're moving up to the starting line...
Now they’re under starter’s orders … and they’re off! Ah no, they’re not. No they didn’t realize they were supposed to start.
From the people who brought you Reggie Musselnatt.
by My Losing Season on Sep 10, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Rashad
Only NBA players allowed in the conversation bro. Sorry…
The future begins now...
by eduardo_m7 on Sep 10, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
eduardo_m7: @everyone damn ya’ll, i only need 1 more rec to go green. Why ya’ll be h8ing??
Rashad McCants (@RashadMcCants): @eduardo_m7 uh huh what i told ya
eduardo_m7: @RashadMcCants shut up Rashad, I’m not talking 2 ya!
The future begins now...
by eduardo_m7 on Sep 12, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn you Otis
It would’ve been beautiful if we could’ve gotten both posts to 4 rec’s.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Sep 12, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
4 rec's
The blogging equivalent of a Mitch Richmond toe-on-the-line three two pointer.
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by section214 on Sep 12, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not to open a potential pandora's box...
…but I’m pretty sure May got the better end of the deal. 4 reelz lolz
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
Sadly...
…this is probably going to be the high point of the season for Kings’ fans
"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq
by Max_in_Missouri on Sep 10, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
Lol what if May's the annoying guy that nobody wants to hang out with?
Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.
Addendum
DonteGreene – @BigMay42 we asked u earlier. lol
by kingme on Sep 10, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It sounds like...
You’re hating Ziller. That’s not a good look.
Even if it looks ugly, grotesque, idiotic or otherwise meaningless in every way possible to one person, I’d argue that I still want them doing this type of thing. Just another reason to follow your favorite athlete and get a glimpse at the lifestyle you and I don’t have. For better or worse.
I’m sure you’re laughing at the misspellings, but I think it’s a part of the culture first and foremost. Blame it on the 140-character limit, instant messaging, and e-mail (in that order). Then, the high school and college english teachers, the moms and the dads. After you get through those people/things, then start griping about the individual. It’s only fair, IMHO.
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wrong
This post is about marveling at the inside look in team interaction that Twitter gives us the fan, not a LOL-nBa-ballers-caNt-sPeLL post. You’re on a high horse for no reason – we’re all swimming, floating along in this crazy thing called the internet.
Sean May earned a college degree – NO ONE is taking his Twitter posts as examples of his essay writing skills.
Victory is tasty.
I guess that means
instead of monetary fines, my idea of making them wear thumbless mittens is a no go?
by betweentheeyes on Sep 11, 2009 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
You're way off
I used the abbreviation “btwn” today. I’m part of the problem.
What iashwash said. I’m marveling at this conversation, in which two dudes are chilling together, the newcomer feels left out, and the old ne’er-do-well chimes in. That’s it.
by Tom Ziller on Sep 11, 2009 4:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TZ -
You have to keep it simple for the Dubs fan. Their mouths get tired when they read a lot.
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by section214 on Sep 11, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 11 recs
One day TZ you will happen to glance at the top 10 movies of the week
and realize that you haven’t seen one of them and more importantly you will realize you don’t care.
One day Tom Ziller, If it hasn’t happened all ready, you will realize that you are listening to more old music than new music and you won’t care. One day, the only new music you will listen to will come from your kids. You won’t like it.
This isn’t black vs. white. This isn’t cool vs. un. Tom Ziller is getting old.
I text at least 50 times a day. I would be proud if I thought of the abbreviation btwn to keep it to 160 characters. I come up with some abbreviations that when I reread a text, I wasn’t sure what I meant. I am nobody, I amso glad I don’t have to tweet.
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
by Bluejohn on Sep 11, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like my daughter214's music -
But I love that I can embarrass the sh*t out of her in front of her friends when I dance to it.
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Dear addisports
I believe the lesson plan for this post was to realize what an Idiot Rashad is. More homework is needed for you Dude, IMHO (or whatever the kids say nowadays).
I'm just happy.....
that these all seem to imply that they are friends and get along. Should be good for cohesion on the court. Also, that they are tweeting about working out (in an earlier tweet) and then going to a basketball game instead of hitting up a club or something else more reminiscent of the old Trailblazers. I like the idea of our youngsters being good, healthy kids who love each other and love the game.
by SPTSJUNKIE on Sep 11, 2009 2:49 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like it.
Shows a bit of banter amongst the bigs. I can’t believe for a second that those 2 are bad team mates, so it also tells me that McCants is a twat.
Sean May was watching footbal while Donte and JT are at a WNBA game
and Sean May’s complaining?!
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Just like you'd keep your alcoholic friend friend away from the night clubs...
You keep BigMay42 away from the king dogs and garlic fries.
Do you smoke grass in space Bowie? Or do you smoke astro turf?
by kangsfan on Sep 11, 2009 7:39 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I think 2 Man Cards need to be revoked
Just sayin…
by AyeCarly on Sep 11, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Make it 3 then
I’ve watched it, it wasn’t horrible, and Lohan hadn’t turned into a hideous shell of her former self yet.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
4
it’s my wife’s favorite movie … I’ve had to watch it numerous times. Doesn’t hurt that Lacey Cherbet is in it.
Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.
5
There’s a bunch of hot girls in it, including Lindsay Lohan before the crazy kicked in
www.mancancook.net
Wasn't it written and/or produced by Tina Fey?
I haven’t seen it, but I love me some Tina Fey, so if I’m correct about that then you’re all allowed to keep your man cards. Though I’m pretty sure I was never very attracted to or impressed with the Lohan, crazy or not. I always figured I wasn’t alone on that and assumed it was always some female editor that put her at the top of Maxim’s hot lists and whatnot. But maybe I’m just crazy.
Lacey Cherbet, on the other hand…
"Sometimes the capriciousness of youth anesthetizes common sense." -Let Geoff's words guide our patience this season.
by AnotherStupidSN on Sep 11, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not gonna lie
I thought she was pretty hot in that movie – as were a couple of “the plastics.” Honestly, I thought it was pretty funny for a high school comedy, which are always based on ridiculous caricatures. Sure, it wasn’t Breakfast Club but it wasn’t Scary Movie 2 either.
Thanks for letting me keep my “Man Card” people. My lady would have been really pissed if I lost it ;-)
I was there....
JT and Donte were having a great time. And YES…. this is “text speak”. 140 characters requires one to become creative in order to tweet a complete thought. Complaining about it REALLY shows one age. Nothing says “Old fart” like complaining about how things are spelled on Twitter. Just sayin’…..
Donte and Bobby Jackson have been regular attendees at Monarchs games. JT shows up when he’s in town. I don’t know why Sean May couldn’t inquire about obtaining a ticket/pass to the game himself….
But to dismiss teammates hanging out together and having fun? Team cohesion? What IS the problem, exactly? Are we afraid they might have cohesion on the court and have to find something ELSE to grouse about?
A new season is upon us. New team. New coach. Let’s try a little optimism. It’s free and doesn’t hurt.
Good grief
Asked and answered (read the whole thread newb).
What the hell is Brett Favre doing here?
Read between any lines lately?
Anyone that has read Ziller for more than 30 seconds knows that there was nothing malicious or untowards here. He was having fun with the fact that May, Thompson and Greene were having fun with each other. TZ has his own Twitter account, and has trumpeted this communication tool in the past (please note the “Tweet” button that accompanies every one of his posts).
I am amazed that anyone would have taken offense to this. Simply amazed.
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Come on
The entire thing was a crack on the relationships between the four guys. I considered “translating” the tweets but figured they were easy enough to figure out.
Like 214, I’m amazed anyone thought I was criticizing the tweetspeak.
I think the inclusion of “(Sic’d to death, of course.)” is what’s throwing off those who’ve read less Ziller. All those who affectionately label thee “Ghostface”, however, know what’s up.
Seriously though – I read The Baseline blog, and I’m pretty sure that it’s 85% because of the NBA Tweets post they have. It’s my favorite feature, and I’ve been a FreeDarko fan for awhile. There are few things more fantastic.
Victory is tasty.
I'm still waiting for a tweet like "I just jizzed in McCants" before I give up
There's Gotta Be More To Life
by Norsktroll on Sep 11, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rashad
Rashad is a friggin thug! Just got accepted to be a follower of his on twitter.. what a foul mouthed little punk. I do my fair share of swearing.. but, his is just over the top thuggish.. IMO, im glad he’s gone.
All i got out of this is:
shouldn’t woo be tweeting too? Id like to assume that he is not on the Kings. I think that the fact that folks are thinking Ziller is hating is mildly amusing. All this really tells me is that we have nothing to talk about. Bring on the season!
I didn't realize we could smoke him.
Victory is tasty.
by iashwash on Sep 14, 2009 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
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