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"jumped the shark" jumped the shark about 10 years ago.

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Question: Is it possible to say to someone, "take care now" and not have it be sarcastic?

I think they should watch the U.S. Women's national team. They have what the men's team is lacking: creative-minded attacking midfielders and forwards who can finish. For the world cup, we're really gonna need Donovan to come back and we're gonna need Stuart Holden to get back to 100%.

They blew it. 2-1 Honduras.

1-1 at halftime.

Dempsey! 1-0 USA. Still in the first half.

Interesting starting XI: Tim Howard Timothy Chandler - Omar Gonzalez - Geoff Cameron - Fabian Johnson Jermaine Jones - Daniel Williams - Michael Bradley - Clint Dempsey Jozy Altidore - Eddie Johnson

Ok, Klinsy, honeymoon's over. Let's see where we are...

Jack has won 1,307 times, which is quite impressive (or sad, whatever). But all that doesn't matter now because [very bad Sean Connery impression] I'm the man now, dog.

Yes, I forgot to include Gonzalez. I hope he gets a lot of playing time in these hex matches. Also, I could not agree more about Bornstein. The Bob Bradley infatuation with this clown was Gailey-Thigpen-like. I'm so glad that is in the past for good. Chandler is a big fan favorite although he still needs to show it. Actually, he is still not officially cap-tied to the U.S. He could technically still decide to play for Germany. He has made a verbal commitment, but he can make it official by stepping onto the field in one of these qualifiers. He has bigtime potential.

Strange time for the USMNT. I think we're at a transition point. So many young players fighting for spots. I think only three players have locks on starting spots for Brazil 2014: Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey. The back line is very much in question. Bocanegra seems to be fading. Cherundolo, Chandler, Fabian Johnson, Geoff Cameron, Parkhurst all have talent, but it's not clear who will rise and who will fall. Onyewu no longer seems to be in the picture. My dream midfield would include a reinvigorated Donovan, a more mature & consistent Feilhaber (I've always said he's world class when he's on his game), a healthy Stuart Holden and of course Bradley. It's possible that Bradley will be the only one who actually makes it. Jozy has been scoring a lot of goals in the Dutch league. I hope he can translate that once again to the NT. I really like Hercules Gomez too--he always fights and scraps and somehow creates good chances. Brek Shea will probably find a spot in there too. I read the comments on the Soccer By Ives site and the hardcore fans have suggested starting lineups that are all over the place. There's some pretty good talent overall, but so much sorting out has to be done in the next year and a half. I doubt very many other national teams have as many question marks as team USA.

I declare victory for gringo starr, for the 973rd time.

It's very very close to public masturbation. I will admit she's very good at it. I just kind of wonder why they bother pretending it's a musical act. It's soft porn with some wack-ass tepid watered down hip-hop/soul accompaniment. Skanky!

WC qualifying resumes as the U.S. enters the "Hex" along with Honduras, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama. The first game is Wednesday 2/6 (4pm ET) in Honduras. Unfortunately, most people in the U.S. won't get to see it because that lame ass network BeIN Sports has hijacked the rights. It's a huge game though. Honduras gives the U.S. fits. And Donovan is still on his mental health break, apparently trying to reinvigorate his passion for the game or something. From what I've read, many fans think we should just be conservative and get the one point in Honduras and then go for the win when they meet again on U.S. soil. I think that's some pansy crap myself. I mean, are we Dick Jaurons or are we men? I say, screw the draw. Score a bunch of goals and win the game. Why the hell are we afraid of freaking Honduras? Anyway, anybody else interested in this?

I see this thread making its way to PPP.

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I'm not sure you're authorized to condemn stuff around here. I don't recall seeing you around in the VIP lounge and only VIP's can condemn stuff.

I liked Cabin in the Woods from a couple years ago. Although it's kind of a meta-horror movie. It's a horror movie that makes fun of and pays homage to the genre. Other than that, I don't know of any good recent ones. Seems like horror movies have a very low hit to miss ratio.

I don't have any desire to see Django. I like Tarantino, but the previews and what I've read don't interest me. The tone of it just seems like a very awkward fit to the subject matter. I'll probably end up seeing it on cable at some point. Maybe I'll change my mind.

Clean so far today. I think I might take my chances with another cup of coffee here in a little while. I really hope I don't blow it again.

I spilled coffee all over myself and my desk. I am a legendary jackass and I wear the mark of the stained shirt for all to see.

Wow, that was an amazing read. Amazing!

Tornadoes in Georgia today. Twice so far in my building we've had to go stand in the stairwells for about 20 minutes until a warning is lifted. One touched down just north of Atlanta in Adairsville, GA and did a bunch of damage. A big section of I75 is shut down with many cars overturned.

Great call! I love that movie and particularly that scene.