Now that I have your attention.
It's almost impossible not to think about it once the amazing awesomeness that is Barbeque Sauce is mentioned.
That being said, it seems like we are experiencing a bit of a slow down here at TAMT, so in the meantime I have two words for you:
Barbeque Sauce.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Location, Location, Location
There's been some downtime here at TAMT, and there are a multitude of factors to attribute this to. One of which is that TAMT does not have a singular location that we operate from, and that's part of the problem. Dr. No has posited that our office is a metaphysical one that exists in the heart and mind of every man, woman, and child. Transcending space and time is pretty sweet, but I don't think we can get office supply shipments there.
It is this writer's opinion that TAMT needs a central space where we can Talk As Men Talk. There are some that argue that TAMT is a lifestyle, not a destination: they would be correct, but we also need to exist as a shining beacon to let the huddled masses know that there is hope in this grim world that forces them to talk as employees talk, as yes-men talk, as husbands talk, as siblings talk, as tax-payers talk, as the middle-class talk: we want people to be able to hold their heads up high and Talk As Men Talk.
That and we want to make some money. Partially for ourselves, but more to finance bigger and better TAMT operations - podcasts, radioshows, stripclubs, you name it. The goal here is to Talk As Men Talk not just as a hobby, but as a full time operation. I look to guys like Dick Vitale, a possessor of one of the greatest jobs in the world, who inspired me by saying something to the effect of, "I've never worked a day in my life. It's all been fun and I've gotten paid for it." Why shouldn't we all be so lucky?
That being said, we need an office. As anyone knows, you need a location to run business operations if you want to be an effective business. So far, our business model is borrowed from the South Parkian Underpants Gnome methodology:
Phase 1: Get an office.
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: Profit.
As you can imagine, we aren't having tremendous initial success, especially since we can't complete phase 1. The other idea that we've been kicking around is starting a Bar. I think in concept this is great, because said Bar could double as an office and no one would think twice about us opening at 8am and pouring whiskey in the coffee to start the day. The disadvantage is that we'd probably have to shut down around 2 every day for a booze nap.
These are just some jumping off points. Food for thought, to be savored, then digested, but in this case, not excreted. But for now, it's back to work at the office that isn't a TAMT office, which is why we need the new one...
It is this writer's opinion that TAMT needs a central space where we can Talk As Men Talk. There are some that argue that TAMT is a lifestyle, not a destination: they would be correct, but we also need to exist as a shining beacon to let the huddled masses know that there is hope in this grim world that forces them to talk as employees talk, as yes-men talk, as husbands talk, as siblings talk, as tax-payers talk, as the middle-class talk: we want people to be able to hold their heads up high and Talk As Men Talk.
That and we want to make some money. Partially for ourselves, but more to finance bigger and better TAMT operations - podcasts, radioshows, stripclubs, you name it. The goal here is to Talk As Men Talk not just as a hobby, but as a full time operation. I look to guys like Dick Vitale, a possessor of one of the greatest jobs in the world, who inspired me by saying something to the effect of, "I've never worked a day in my life. It's all been fun and I've gotten paid for it." Why shouldn't we all be so lucky?
That being said, we need an office. As anyone knows, you need a location to run business operations if you want to be an effective business. So far, our business model is borrowed from the South Parkian Underpants Gnome methodology:
Phase 1: Get an office.
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: Profit.
As you can imagine, we aren't having tremendous initial success, especially since we can't complete phase 1. The other idea that we've been kicking around is starting a Bar. I think in concept this is great, because said Bar could double as an office and no one would think twice about us opening at 8am and pouring whiskey in the coffee to start the day. The disadvantage is that we'd probably have to shut down around 2 every day for a booze nap.
These are just some jumping off points. Food for thought, to be savored, then digested, but in this case, not excreted. But for now, it's back to work at the office that isn't a TAMT office, which is why we need the new one...
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Kickin' it old school
TAMT noticed today that the Oakland A's are becoming one of the best teams in 2001 by signing such free agents as Orlando Cabrera, Jason Giambi, Nomar Garciaparra. With staple Eric Chavez, who had his better years in the past, they might make a run at the World Series title currently held by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This isn't Haterade
Dr-No needs to do some fact checking. I am in no way saying that Bellicheat isn't a smart man, a genius coach, or possibly the only human being alive with a working heart of stone (medical records prove this). What Bellichick has done in his career is going to stand through the ages, and I'd hate to sit at the poker table with him. What I'm saying is that I have never seen a trade gift-wrapped like this since Gasol went to the Lakers. Cassel will struggle in KC because he probably won't spend a lot of time on his feet But if you're unloading a guy who has high stock, you get something equal to the value of that high stock. The 34th pick is not where this guy's stock was, especially with Vrabel thrown in there. Was this a fleecing by the Chiefs? Not by a long shot. But you would need six strippers with PhDs granted by Gregg Easterbrook himself all with statistical and empirical, pertaining to both the NFL season and the upcoming draft, to convince me that Bellichick didn't give his buddy in KC a gift.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sippin the Kool Aid
I am sorry, but this is where j-dr and I will have to disagree. Like Wilbon, I'm sippin the Kool Aid. j-dr thinks that Bellichick is stupid, I think he is stupid like a fox. I am not so sure that Cassel is the super talent that everyone seems to think he is, but maybe that's just me. Sure, he threw for like 3,700 yards and had an 89 passer rating.
But, let's face facts. Who's Cassel dating? This girl. Sure, she's cute. But she's no Giselle. As a wise man once said, "Winners go home and f--k the prom queen." Since Cassel's girl is no prom queen, it only follows that he is no winner.
It was brilliant to unload him now, while his stock was still high. Trust me, a year from now, people will be saying Cassel who?
But, let's face facts. Who's Cassel dating? This girl. Sure, she's cute. But she's no Giselle. As a wise man once said, "Winners go home and f--k the prom queen." Since Cassel's girl is no prom queen, it only follows that he is no winner.
It was brilliant to unload him now, while his stock was still high. Trust me, a year from now, people will be saying Cassel who?
Oil? Who said anything about oil?
Bitch, you cookin'?
Seriously, even though Dave Chappelle's "Black Bush" sketch is a great satire of our former president, the section on oil presents a great way to avoid a conversation where you know you have nothing, and this is the only thing I could see the Patriots doing after giving away Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel for the 34th pick in the draft and nothing else.
For a trade like this, you need to employ the "Fantasy test" which is - if this trade went down in a Fantasy Football league, would friendships be ended? Undoubtedly. Especially since it has come to light that the Patriots were offered the 12th pick in the draft for essentially the same thing by the Broncos. I've heard all manner of crap, that Belichick didn't want the fiscal responsibility of a first round selection - and I can't believe that simply because they just knocked at least 12 million dollars off the books in the trade, and many contracts aren't guaranteed money. So personally, I think Billy boy's got some splaining to do.
I'm looking forward to opening day of the NFL season, simply for Brady going down yet again and getting the opportunity to ride the pine all year, because if I had the option of staying in bed with Giselle all day, or hanging around with a bunch of sweaty 300lb guys who are supposed to protect me against a group of 270lb guys who run 4.4 40s and are trying to bury me six feet deep under artificial turf...well, is it even a question?
Seriously, even though Dave Chappelle's "Black Bush" sketch is a great satire of our former president, the section on oil presents a great way to avoid a conversation where you know you have nothing, and this is the only thing I could see the Patriots doing after giving away Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel for the 34th pick in the draft and nothing else.
For a trade like this, you need to employ the "Fantasy test" which is - if this trade went down in a Fantasy Football league, would friendships be ended? Undoubtedly. Especially since it has come to light that the Patriots were offered the 12th pick in the draft for essentially the same thing by the Broncos. I've heard all manner of crap, that Belichick didn't want the fiscal responsibility of a first round selection - and I can't believe that simply because they just knocked at least 12 million dollars off the books in the trade, and many contracts aren't guaranteed money. So personally, I think Billy boy's got some splaining to do.
I'm looking forward to opening day of the NFL season, simply for Brady going down yet again and getting the opportunity to ride the pine all year, because if I had the option of staying in bed with Giselle all day, or hanging around with a bunch of sweaty 300lb guys who are supposed to protect me against a group of 270lb guys who run 4.4 40s and are trying to bury me six feet deep under artificial turf...well, is it even a question?
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