Birthdays

I found this picture when I google image searched, "Happy Birthday Jesus". Shocking is all I can say...I never took Jesus for a black man!

Happy Thanksgiving

By the way! Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for alternative Christmas music.Here's a great compilation of downloadable Xmas related mp3s to get you in the mood for the holiday season.

Go Home

I found this article head lining on espn.com and couldn't help but be thoroughly angered by it! The article sites Varejao as the best young player the Cavs had behind Lebron...An amazing ball player that averaged just over 6 points and 6 rebounds per 23 min. last season.

I am sorry but an amazing player is Lebron James...Who is well on his way to being only the 2nd ever NBA player to average a triple double. Varejao says he doesn't want to play in Cleveland any more.

Guess what? I say since we are in the giving season...We give Anderson back to his homeland! He can pack his suitcase and his Side Show Bob hair, maybe Larry Hughes (If he is considered carry on size), and hop the next flight out of here back to the motherland!

The reality is the Cavs at this point in the season and their growing process do NOT need a flop artist! They need someone to run the point and contribute on a consistent basis, especially in the scoring column.

Peace out Andy!

O-H-I-O

Jim Tressel and his Ohio State Buckeyes just completed their fourth win in a row over that state up North. 14-3 was the final score of this low scoring, somewhat sloppy, defensively dominated game.

Ohio States defense seemed human only in the first half when Blue went to a no huddle offense, which resulted in their only score of the game. After that it was all OSU defense, coupled with big time running from Chris "Beanie" Wells, who had 222 yrds. on the ground for the game.

Speaking of running backs lets talk about Mike Hart for blue. Before the game he was quoted saying, "I would rather lose to Appalachian State than Ohio State." I would love to hear how it feels to lose to both in one season? Not only was Hart the only one that showed up for Blue but Henne was ineffective, with his dislocated shoulder, and Manningham had 3 drops on passes that more than catchable.

Another great day to be a Buckeye! The state up North is still struggling to even find half an answer for Jim Tressel, and at the end of today will probably be hoping to find some of that answer in a new head coach.

O-H-I-O

From the Archives

I had the pleasure this past week of receiving an email from my illegitimate father. This was enclosed in the email. A little clip from the family archives. I will admit it made me a little ashamed to call them family but I had to remind myself that you don't chose them, they chose you!

Japan

I haven't seen the yellow-man scramble like this since Hiroshima and Nagasaki!

That last comment was tasteless I know...Seriously though who else would come up with this shit?

Why Dog? Why?

I hope all of you have been following the saga of Dwane "Dog" Chapmen. In my travels of the Internet I have come across the video clips of his first interview after having a phone conversation, which was taped, with his son, where he repeatedly insulted the African American race.

Now take the time before you judge Dog, review the tapes, then make your judgement. I mean in my humble opinion the African American race got off easy here. It is Dog that has gotten screwed for life. I mean he is just now, at the age of 55 realizing that he is not black, a "Brother from a different mother." I mean to just make that realization at the age of 55 he must feel like he has been living a lie his whole life.

Most of all I hope we can all learn from Dog's mistakes...We are all brothers from different mothers, and thank God! Because that means I am not related to Dog in any way!

For Your Viewing Pleasure

It was really only a matter of time before, "Flight of the Concords" graced the Male Perspective with their presence. These two lovely men were first shown to me by Dave and Cory. I wish I could tell you what it was about their music that makes it so enjoyable.

I mean after listening to them you as well as I know it isn't their voices or harmonizing that keeps you coming back. It certainly isn't their dashing good looks, or sentimental lyrics. So, what is it you ask? I honestly can't explain it! So, I leave it up to you...Let me know what you think it is that makes the, "Flight of the Concords" some of the best music released in 2007.

We are fucked

I found this on youtube...Apparently it is actual footage of American soldiers training Iraqi soldiers. I find it promising (sarcasm)...Let me know what you think!

I have also decided to bypass the quote of the week...Not much was said...

Brett Favre...

Favre pictured above...I don't think he
looks a day over 13 in this picture.
The Packer's had it listed as his profile
picture for this season.

I know what you're thinking...He's still alive? Not only is he alive but he is having one of the best seasons of his career. I hope this blog and the attention he is receiving for his 82 yrd. overtime bomb to beat Denver last night doesn't put a jinx on him, but this guy is a freak.





For about six consecutive seasons now people have been telling him to retire at the end of each season. Each time Favre says, "No!" He goes on to have a mediocre season. Not this time! He is kicking ass and taking names as evidenced by this 38 yr. old's 66.1% completion rating and over 2000 yards passing, and all of this going into week 9 of the NFL season.





I know what you are thinking...Those numbers are not that impressive, in fact he is rated 10th overall in the NFL QB ratings, behind the like of Brady, Manning, Romo, Anderson...It is his age that makes it so impressive. So, the next time you turn on the tube and you see Green Bay playing, don't flip the channel! Stop and admire for a minute, for you are watching one of the oldest, yet still productive quarterbacks in the league ever!

Whoa Bear! Whoa Bear! Hey Bear!

I have officially deemed November, Bear Safety Awareness Month. So, I find it my duty to bring you two educational videos. The first of which is this one... Now I know you are thinking that this brief commercial is nothing but plain silliness and that, the brief fight is computer generated. I deny none of those claims. However, I find it still very valuable for demonstrating some very basic street fighting tactics, that may be useful if you encounter an angry bear. Just remember, based on that bears demonstration of fancy footwork you will need to bring your "A" game, if you want that Salmon.

The second of the two videos is a bit more lengthy and serious. The first part of this video that I would like to emphasize is bear spray. For the love of God make sure if you are going to gallivant about in the woods that you pack your bear spray. Now, I don't know that you will have the presence of mind to use it on the bear when this several thousand pound animal is eating your face, but make sure you at least have it on you. The second part I would like to emphasize is calling the bears bluff. This is much like playing a game of very high stakes poker, that is you have a small pocket pair and have just gone all in before the flop, oh and by the way you just went all in with your life! I think a good rule of thumb to operate by when calling the bears bluff, is if you don't feel like you could call OJ's bluff when he said he didn't do it, then you are not very good at reading people. So, you should probably run like hell no matter what. The last part I would like to call your attention to is the part about rolling around on the ground if the bear wants to roll you over. The Ranger says to let the bear roll you...You see to me...If I were the bear...Is all I would be able to thin is...YUM rotisserie!!! So, again I would recommend you run like hell...The Ranger cautions you not to worry though most of these attacks end in seconds...Well that's probably because it takes the bear no time at all kill you.

Well I hope that this bit of bear knowledge has helped you...Most of all I hope you can take some new information away from this lesson...Even if it is to carry bear spray, roll, or simply call the bears bluff, I still would like to caution you to watch for the fancy footwork and mean right cross.

Quote of the Week

Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck man? --Tenacious D

Need I say more?

Done

Ladies and gentlemen it is over and not a moment to soon! Thank God! The BoSox completed the sweet of the Rockies last night ending the 2007 baseball season and not a moment to soon! The Rockies, after a nine day layoff, failed to recapture even a glimpse of their once stellar play that led them to the World Series. Which would lead to their 0-4 series loss!

Validating what most baseball fans already feel...That is the National League cannot produce a team that can compete with American League power! It just isn't going to happen, so, they should stop trying and simply re-name the ALCS the World Series, because that's what it is.

On another note you have to love that even with a newly crowned World Series Champion, the headlines on most websites and papers are about how A-Rod want out of his contract! Boston wins and the Yankees still hold the headlines...What else is new?

Tis The Season...Already!!!

I have yet to blog on the fact that, as of the month of October, Great Lakes Brewing Company, has decided that the holiday season is upon us! This is by far some of the best news to hit me every year! You see it's not the fact that Thanksgiving is closer, or that Christ is almost born! NO! It is the simple fact that for the next three months Great Lakes Christmas Ale will be on the shelves!

This is not just any ordinary ale! This is a very rich, pine nut, pine needle, frothy bitter tasting, holiday fruitcake of the finest kind! Not to mention it has almost three times the amount of alcohol as normal beer...Which is perfect for either taking off the edge of the cold weather outside, or alleviating some of the stress and chaos that comes with this time of the year.

Christmas Ale is on the shelves in almost every major supermarket in North East Ohio...I have already had my first of the year and if you are reading this and still haven't then please go and do so at your earliest convenience! You will not regret it...Please don't wait to long...Before you know it, it will be January 1st and it will be off the shelves, and you certainly do not want to be the one left scratching your head saying, "Where did it go?" Rather be the one that is left scratching your head saying, "What the hell just happened?" Because you had consumed one to many! Happy holidays!

Evening Hour

Good evening I am sitting in bed un able to sleep so, I thought I would try and blog out my insomnia. Now before I begin let me make a slight disclaimer that this blog is indeed a male perspective and is not really meant to offend anyone. Well, and lets be honest if a lil bit of testosterone in the written form offends you then you probably should not be reading this blog in the first place.

On to the point...I received a request earlier in the week to edit one of the previous quotes of the week. Now, the intent of this blog is not to get anyone in trouble, including myself, so, I didn't think twice of it and simply edited the quote and I am sure it went un-noticed by our regular readers. No sweat right? Wrong!

I have received some requests since then to blog on the reason why the quote was edited...After some consideration and not much else to talk about I have chosen to do just that! It was requested that the quote be edited as to not offend the person who said the quotes girlfriend. Let it be noted that I don't think anyone knows if she even reads this blog. So, as I didn't want anyone to be hurt I removed the quote...

To the person I removed the quote for, well I can't really say that I would not have requested the same be done if I were in your shoes, however, I think it is time that everyone stop worrying about offending people and just tell it how it is. I always liked to pride myself on the fact that I am brutally honest, people don't always like what I have to say but at least it has been said.

My illegitimate father, who has since moved away, and I used to have a family Matteo of, "Making new friends everyday." We had this Matteo because we told it how it was...This didn't make people very happy, and in return we probably had fewer friends everyday, but we had said it how it was.

So, grow some balls man! Say it how it is! If she doesn't like it, but if she loves you, she will get over it! If she doesn't get over it then it isn't meant to be. I know I have made a very complicated situation sound very simple here, and I understand that it is not that simple at all, but sleep on it, what's done is done and what's said is said. No respect lost only respect gained and at the end of the day we will all still be the Male Perspective of Ursuline College.

Unbelievable

Okay...So....The World Series is supposed to be the best in baseball! You mean to tell me that that after the Sox spanked the Rockies 13-1 last night in game one of the Series, that the Rockies are some of the best in baseball? No way! I think that MLB should call up the Indians and say sorry for that tough loss but we want you to come back and play the Sox again in another best of seven?

I am not say that the Tribe would definitely win...I am saying that they would force at least another game seven, if they don't actually win this time! I know I have just laid a huge slap in the face of the National League but lets be real about this. There is no way, unless the Rockies can figure out Schilling tonight, that this series is going to even go five games let alone all seven. Maybe it is time that MLB went to a playoff bracket like college basketball, that way would could avoid the AL always having to face an inferior NL team, I would like to exclude the 2006 Cards from those inferior NL teams.

However, here comes the optimist in me. I see the Rockies rebounding tonight! They are going to pound Schilling, he will go for four innings and give up 7 runs. Jimenez for the Rockies is going to be a little wild, as he usually is, but he will get the job done, and the series will go back to Mile High tied 1-1! I just hope the Rockies can wake up and make it go seven, that would be more than anyone could ask for!

A Bitter End

Again I apologize for my lack of blogging as of late. Baseball was running my life and I am sad to say that it is no longer. The Tribe completed one of the worst meltdowns in MLB history last night by finally blowing their 3-1 series lead to the Bo-Sox!

For me, and that is all I can speak for, it wasn't the fact that they lost, rather, how they lost. They had a 3-1 series lead, meaning that is all they had to do was avoid getting beat three in a row. Not only could they not avoid a three game skid but they lost the last three games but a ton! They were not one run games! I mean the game that ended the season was a 11-2 Bo-Sox bashing of the Tribe! How could you let your livelihood die that way?

As hard as it is to accept the end of the Tribe's season we should not let that overshadow the outstanding season they did have...No one expected them to get past NY...Not only did they beat NY but they did it in five games! And despite C.C. and Fausto's post season train wreck they both had spectacular regular seasons, that were amongst the best in the league.

Yes, It's hard to swallow...Yes, the fact that Christmas Ale is out does make it a little bit easier to swallow...Hopefully when it's all said and done we will at least be able to say that we lost to the World Series Champs!

Quote of the Week

I am having a hard time blogging about much of anything these days and it has everything to do with the Indians loss...That being said here is my weak attempt at a quote of the week.

It happened last week when Dave decided to drink half a bottle of Jim Beam in about 45 minutes! We were on our way to Taco Bell when Dave blurts out:

"I love her! But I haven't told her yet so you guys can't tell her...Okay?"

I know it's week I am sorry!

Three Down...

Three down and one win to go for the Tribe to clinch their birth in the 2007 MLB World Series! Tribe Time Now!!! Game four was a roller coaster of emotion at best and I will be the first to admit that it was worrisome when the Bo-Sox hit three homers in a row. Here is what ESPN page 2 had to say about Manny's:

"When Manny went deep, my first thought was, 'Quit posing, Manny, we're still down 7-3.' Then it dawned on me that Manny probably had no idea what the score was. In fact, he probably isn't aware that baseball games are determined by which team scores more runs. Manny's only point of differentiation comes when, after hitting a home run, he sees his teammates waiting for him at home plate -- it's at that point he knows it's time to go to the strip club."

Hilarious I know! However, after those three homers the Tribe's bullpen once again came through in winning fashion to cling to there 7-3 lead, which would turn into a 3-1 series lead.

Tomorrow the Tribe will look to C.C. Sabathia to not only win the series for them but to also throw what would be considered his best start of the playoffs against Boston's ace Beckett. I truly believe that C.C. will rise to the occasion and throw a gem tomorrow night, as the old saying goes, "Winning is contagious," look for C.C. to continue the winning ways his teammates and fellow pitchers have begun.

However, I also believe that C.C. needs this start to be one of the best and biggest of his career if he has any chance of securing the A.L. Cy Young Award. I know this award is supposed to be presented based solely on regular season stats and performance, but lets be honest it would be hard for anyone to ignore a gem thrown in game 5 of the ALCS, that would earn his team a birth in the World Series! So, remember as the clock strikes 8:00PM tomorrow evening to drop everything and turn on the television because it is Tribe Time Now!

Like Halloween Everyday

This is a link to three clips from an unaired CBS pilot. The show was dropped last minute, apparently. I don't know, seems totally acceptable to me.

What da matter with this?