Cugalabanza

I am in an abusive relationship and I don't know what to do. I find myself irresistably attracted to this particular sports team. I shower affection upon this team, I give support (both financially and emotionally) and I am 100% faithful. I do not even look at other teams. In return, I am treated very cruelly. I have tried to deny it for a very long time, but it's clear to me now that there is a pattern of abuse that has cost me dearly in terms of suffering and damage to my emotional well-being. I know that I should sever the relationship and that I'll never be happy until I do, but it's hard. I have so much time and effort invested in this relatationship. The team keeps telling me that it's going to do better and that good times are just around the corner. I know that this is the same thing I've been told over and over again for years, but I just want so much to believe it's true! The other thing is that this particular team is kind of fragile. Other teams make fun of my team and my team is very self-conscious about this. My fear is that without my support, the team might decide that it's not worth it to carry on. I don't know if I could live with myself if something terrible happened to this team. What I do know for sure is that I cannot continue with the way things have been going. There was an incident this weekend and I was hurt very badly. Afterwards, the team said the usual things about how it's going to do better, etc... and how it can change. But I don't even want to hear it anymore. Any advice would be appreciated.

It's a sad and beautiful world

Wow, this kid is a piece of work.

There’s that legend of the three Chinese curses, of increasing severity... May you live in interesting times May you come to the attention of important people May your wishes be granted Definitely applies to Lance’s life.

Update: Win

The ultra-rich

Di-thread, di!

This is a big one. A win or draw and they advance. A loss and things get iffy. This, in my opinion, is exactly the kind of game that will show what the USA is made of. Guatemala is a quality opponent and this game means a lot. In order to progress, the USA needs to show they can distinguish themselves from the rest of the 2nd tier CONCACAF nations. The conditions will be ideal in Kansas City tonight. There won't be any excuses. Pro-US crowd. Good field conditions. The Klinsmann honeymoon is over. I think the result of this game will be a good indicator of where this team really stands.

"You'll do"

I have one very important security measure in place which prevents me from ever being humiliated by lewd photos of myself being sent around: Nobody cares.

Is the misspelling intentional?

Musta been something that happened over on PPP, no? I can't go over there any more because it sort of makes me feel like life isn't worth living.

What happened to the poor feckless neophyte?

Morning

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If T. Jackson can't beat out Thigpen, that kinda tells me all I need to know. 'cuz Thigpen is BAD!

Today is a day.

Look how easily you’re bought out. One little slice of pie and you’re all like “oh, yessir boss, whatever you say boss.” It’s pathetic. You need to assert yourself. Here’s what you do: Stroll in to the meeting 15 minutes late. Pick up what’s left of the pie, smoosh it in the face of the highest ranking person there and yell, “I don’t think so, fascists!” Then walk out and don’t come back for like 3 or 4 days. I think you’ll find that people start treating you a little differently. With the huge raise you get, you can buy truckloads of pie and have them delivered to the vacation home of your choice.

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