Bullpen

My advice to you would be to ignore all the people asking/giving you advice.

I never get tired of this. Although, I'm sure Chef probably does, but he created this obscure reference!

That is one hell of a hood ornament! That being said, that's a completely different level of drunk driving.

I guess this is too obvious for the "would ya" category?

I would be terrified to be at that convention! I can't handle the clowns. Nope, ain't got a bit o' use for 'em.

I'm with Ryan on this one. Sure why the hell not, but that's one hell of a hickey!!

I'm glad I didn't work weekend shifts, but I would imagine the Saturday afternoon call was interesting. I wish we had social media back when I did that job, it would have been so much easier in today's "Share everything" world. I admit I did get written up at the job one time when my boss found out I was sending out various city (Detroit, Flint, Dayton, etc) bus schedules to over-45-day delinquent accounts. I think they thought it was funny and creative, but my mistake was sending them in company embossed envelopes.

This exactly! I used to do skip tracing work for an auto loan company and black Friday is one of the best days to hook 'em and book 'em. Unrelated threadjack, I once got the 411 on a soon-to-be bridesmaid's car, by calling her mother and (I assume the statute of limitations is up) posing as a friend, asked what time and day the wedding was because I lost the invitation. Sure enough, post ceremony, someone was bumming a ride or cussing profusely.

Yes I have! They're not bad, but a little too naturally oily for me, but the taste was pretty good and rich.

Well Beerball, you finally have a chance to strive for that 740 you really wanted.

CARDBOARD LICENSE PLATE?!?!?! ummmm, no I would not.

No, he shouldn't have for any number of reason. Chiefly, " The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded." I don't think a president would have the hubris (a certain present leading candidate being the exception) to award the Purple Heart to himself in his own name. The rest if you're interested: http://www.recognizethesacrifice.org/purple-heart-criteria.html And no, I don't think he/she should be considered a veteran.

And BBQ, and Mexican, and sloppy burger, and Italian subs, and pizza... Jeebus, I'm a menace to my laundry! I guess I can have dry toast and milk with a white shirt on and I'm safe? ^^^^^ nailed it! That's how I grill mine. Agreed it is a process, but sometimes "the process" gets me out of doing some other unsavory tasks like cleaning the kitchen, socializing with the in-laws, running to the store to get "just one thing." A few years ago a golf course near my old hometown had a summer special on grilled turkey wings in wing sauce. They weren't too bad actually, you ordered them in six instead of 12. There's a few places around here that serve smoked "Buffalo-style" wings. They're all right, but one place partial smoked 'em, then sauced 'em then grilled 'em. Rendered all the sauce down to basically just the salt content leftover.

Bone-in wings or GTFO for this kid. I just can't wear a white shirt while eating them...

This is one of the best in Colorado and he's authentic WNY: http://www.backeastbarandgrill.com/ His first venture was a pizza take out counter about a mile from our first town house, obviously he's done well for himself with three locations in the two largest cities in the state all in high-traffic areas. There used to be more "back home locals" who owned bars, but two of them closed after a very long run of success.

I'll try this. Normally I just can't get with Alton Brown because it seems like he adds a lot of extra somewhat needless steps to food prep (IMO). He actually has a process for making popcorn on the stove, I **** you not! But since you vouched for it Plenz, I'll give it run. My Costco membership has lapsed, but I do agree fresh, not frozen wing chunks are good. Sometimes, (now that I've got a good butcher block knife set) I'll buy the "jointed" fresh ones and cut them up myself to make wings. I like grilling them as well. I normally marinade them Chiavetta's or Spiedie sauce, grill them and then toss a few in wing sauce or whatever Mrs. Bullpen wants on hers. I've also smoked them before to varying degrees of success. I'm old enough to remember 10 cent wing nights as a child and then 25 cent wing nights. Now a days 60 cents wings is the "wing night deal." My neighborhood bar sells 6 for $7.00 and 12 for $12.00. (I don't eat wings there unless they have their half off special going). Oh look it's good ol chippy Beerball! It's must be the third period of a 5-1 hockey game, because the goon showed up! (Missed me didn't ya pal?)

I'm not one hundred percent sure what freaking province Toronto is in based on this video, he's not rally specific?

First, Cecily is really hot! Second, I think the recent casts have been pretty decent overall. The news of SNLs demise has been (and most like will continue to be) greatly exaggerated. For whatever reason Kate McKinnon, while funny, annoys the holy hell out of me, it's a combination of the "crazy eyes" she always has her characters portray and sometimes she goes over the top in her performances ala' young Jim Carrey. Just my opinion...

Something I've noticed a lot of places do that is also a sin to making good wings is frying them from frozen! Not only are they dropping the temp incredibly quickly, but they're also more moisture an already bad start and the wings have no way to crisp because of all the moisture trapped in the skin. I thaw mine the night before and let them air dry in the fridge on a cookie rack and that really helps.

But that's an old, out-of-date weather report? Why would you need to watch that?

I actually had a good experience the last time I went to Duffs three years ago (albeit it was the Eastern Hills Mall location). They were crispy, plenty of sauce, not drowning in it, but a good amount. Could have been an off night, or maybe the cook sucks. Specifically what was wrong, bad taste, rubbery, too much sauce? I will admit an old high school friend who lives in the south towns met us there, so we were so busy catching up, the wings were pretty much a secondary concern, but still, I had enjoyed my trip. To each his own though. Sorry you didn't like 'em.

Would have been cool to attend I think. Seems like Steve roasted everybody BUT Andre though. I assume he vetted his Norwood jokes with Scott prior to airing them...

"Little log men with hard hats!?!?!"

This is the type of bully that Rex is probably looking for. Get her on the taxi squad at the bare minimum!

I had a lot of friends from back there that apparently went last night (based on the FB posts I've seen this morning) and it seems like everyone enjoyed it. One was a little bent out of shape that he closed with "Shout" without playing "Glory Days," but he's a Cowboys fan so I take it with a grain of salt, because he obviously has no taste whatsoever.