Farkin' Links Vol. 117 7/25

The march for the perfect season in the local basketball adult league continues for our team. We had our first playoff game against the main competition in our 4 team bracket and we handled them fairly easily. Even better, the other team that might give us a scare managed to lose to the worst team in the league. They picked a good time to get their first win; with that upset, we only need to win one of two to make the finals. Of course, that's loser talk; I expect to win the next two games. I had an extremely efficient game this particular time, scoring 6 points on 3/3 shooting. It's usually pretty easy to hit a shot when you're two feet from the basket, but an opponent hanging on your shoulder hitting you in the face ups the difficulty a bit. Still, it's the playoffs; we have to go big or go home.

Oh, I also attended a live concert for the first time in I don't remember when. Beck was very entertaining; this is the second time I've watched one of his concerts and I have to say I've yet to be disappointed, what with his weird combination of Southwest twang and 70's funk. He played his various hits as well as some new songs from his latest album, while adding some interesting twists to the show. He seems to have recruited one of his percussionists to basically just dance around during the show, much like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and his geeky dress shirt, tie and glasses look seemed to fit his white guy dance moves. In the middle of the concert, his band decided to sit down at a folding table and have dinner while he did several solo numbers with just his guitar. When they finished their meal, they assisted with a Stomp like accompaniment that involved their utensils banging on their plates and glasses. The show was even more entertaining with Chih Hao there being very expressive, he being assisted by 5 very large beers. I'd say a good time was had by all, but a certain two that came to the concert with us decided to bail out early, because someone was sick, or they left the iron on at home, or some other ridiculous excuse. Either way, Beck rocks.

"Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it's important."
--Eugene McCarthy


Yet another quality job of personnel by the Lakers front office. Maybe next time they can pick a guy who isn't in danger of dropping dead on the court...I suppose they can take comfort that they picked a guy with heart.

This a nice release...I know I've always wanted to gun down those evil little Care Bears. Care Bear Stare me, will ya!

I know I've wanted to do this to a couple of bus drivers in my years, but, damn! Still, this bus driver is a big pussy.

Building this origami house must have taken forever. It's pretty cool, but somewhat dull. It needs to be fixed up by one of those home improvement people from Home and Garden TV.

Man, Florida is getting as crazy as Japan. Besides the weirdness of a naked guy breaking into people's house to tickle their feet...how the hell does he get away? I mean, naked people sort of stand out.

Bubbles...tiny bubbles...

If you drink an entire bottle of Jaggermeister in one sitting, you might have a drinking problem. At least he never drinks alone.

CATFIGHT! This was a better fight than that last Bernard Hopkins one.

I thought fat people were jolly? Anyways, this is a good nominee for Teacher of the Year.

The "Japanese people are crazy," alright, crazy fast! This boxer didn't mess around; I wonder how bad a chump his opponent was?

Speaking of crazy Japanese people, it seems they are starting to forget those expensive shrines and bringing the dead home with them. No wonder there's all these ghost movies coming out from there.

I thought I may have linked this creepy Oompa Loompa before, but maybe I hadn't. Either way, it's worth checking this guy out just for the freak factor. We can look down on him because he's a child molester, not because he looks like one of those stress balls with the red eyes that pop out. (Hat tip: Abe)

The craze of not growing up moves on from dodgeball to kickball now. Well, I wouldn't want to take on Napoleon Dynamite; he's a tough competitor.

Wow, I wonder what drugs this old man was on.

Hehe...speaking of old people...they're pho-k you up. Especially if you're a cop.

This site must be looking to get shut down. They post reviews of albums...and the actual album to download. They better not tick off Metallica.

Only in San Francisco could there be a Pee Wee Herman day of celebration...bunch of freaks. Well, that and the fact that they have more XXX theaters per square capita than anyone in the world.

I know it's hard to think straight when you've been huffing spray paint, but if you're gonna get a refill, you should check the mirror before you go out.

Well, this dog learned a valuable lesson...porcupines are not your friends.

Hey Vicky...I found a new clubbing partner for you. He's a sharp dresser and he really likes techno.