SIS - Best Living Ballplayer and the New King of Pop
by obc2 on Jun 26, 2009 9:42 AM EDT
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Two questions: Who is the best living ballplayer? Who, now, is the reigning King of Pop?
The best living ballplayer usually comes down to just a couple men but i wonder if there arent a few dark horse candidates to consider(none named Rosales, I might add). I'd be interested to get nominations from RR Nation.
The new King of Pop is much more cloudy. Pop singers used to have long careers and enjoy household name status but it seems that the shelf life of today's entertainers is remarkably short. Shortly after Elvis died MJ released "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" and redefined the concept of a worldwide entertainer. i think that Prince has an amazing portfolio of songs written and recorded but I dont see him as the the biggest thing going currently. Who do you think that title should be bestowed upon?
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answer to both questions:
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 8 recs
You look good in green
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
Best ballplayer? Mays, hands down, in my book
The new King of Pop? Timberlake has surprised me pleasantly, so maybe him.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
mays, hank aaron, barry bonds...
Although Bench and Schmidt are pretty much ranked as the Best Ever at their respective positions.
What, no Madonna?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
A-Rod
appears to have moved on from Madonna. He’s now boinking Kate Hudson.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
New king of Pop
Will they be the king of child molestation like Jacko too?
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.
Depends
Will parents be sending their children to the new King in hopes of trapping them into settlements on molestation charges?
by Brendanukkah on Jun 26, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
It'll also depend on how fucked up their dad is to them growing up
Ever noticed not ONE of those kids is quite right?
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
even if that's what happened
It’s kind of a bummer for the kids.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Hammerin' Hank
and as much as I hate to say it, I agree with jch. JT is the reigning King of Pop.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
I love Hank and I think a lot of people sleep on how great he was
But I’ve always been a fan of the “WOW!” factor, and Mays had it in bunches.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
For me
When he’s healthy, probably Josh Hamilton. Or Ichiro when he first came over.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
I know it's cliche
but I will watch every Albert at-bat. I don’t care if there are more pressing issues. Defensively? I will still watch any ball hit into center where Torii Hunter is playing. Pitcher? When, healthy, Randy Johnson gives me night terrors.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I am remiss
I didn’t mention Junior, who had the biggest “WOIW” factor of any ballplayer I’ve seen play in my lifetime.
"Don't let the brain interfere with the heart" -- Albert Einstein
The best ball players in my lifetime (juiced or not) were
Griffey Jr., Bonds and Pujols. None of them rank up there with Mays, Aaron, Bench etc. … YET, but I think they deserve to be in the discussion.
As for pop music, I don’t really listen to it, but I guess I’d have to go with either Timberlake (had the boy band thing then went on to a HUGE solo career, plus he put his dick in a box) or Usher. Don’t know a whole lot about Usher, other than when his music comes on women scream and start dancing immediately — to me that’s a pretty solid measure of whether you’re the King of Pop or not. Those who should not be in the mix — Nick Lachey, Sisqo and anyone from NKOTB.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
I was under the impression that women were not allowed in the conversation.
We did say KING of pop, right?
I’m willing to put Mariah up against Madonna and others for Queen/Gal/Lady/Hag/Trallop of Pop.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Rihanna had a stand in that conversation
until Chris Brown beat the royalty out of her. And only got community service time for it.
by Cy Schourek on Jun 26, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Chris Brown could have had a stand in that conversation
Til he beat the shit out of Rihanna.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 26, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Disturbia
Release me from this curse I’m in
Trying to maintain but I’m struggling
If you can’t go-o-o
I think I’m gonna ah, ah, ah, ah
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually really dig her Maroon 5 collaboration
and the music video makes me feel like I’m in middle school and just discovering new feelings. Or something like that.
And yeah, Maroon 5 kind of rocks.
Tough questions
Best Ball Player – As crazy as it may sound…Pete Rose
New reigning king of pop – gots to dance, sing and perform….
Easy http://www.afunk.com/other/peewee/index1.html
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
He hasn't been mentioned yet
So I’ll say Stan Musial. I think he’s a step above Aaron, but I don’t know if he tops Mays.
And I agree with Justin Timberlake. WIll.I.Am could be in the discussion I guess.
Oooohhh, I didn't think about Musial
The first time I really educated myself on Musial I was shocked that he doesn’t get more hype. I’ll stand by Mays however.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
the king of pop...
no question, it is Justin Timberlake. as Farney said, he was the most recognizable and popular member of the biggest boy band in history BEFORE he started his solo act.
as far as best living baseball player, i gotta say Willie Mays. but i do think 10 years from now when there is some time and perspective on it, Junior Griffey will top a lot of people’s lists.
"Avoid the Clap, Jimmy Dugan. That's good advice!"
Boy Band ? Only if you were a 12 year old girl.
Justin ain’t got the creative chops to put him in the same house let alone the same room with MJ. Maybe Pop is now officially dead. Yes I believe I’ll go with that answer….final answer
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
where is 'tHan anyway?
i havent seen him around in a while.
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
what for?
where to?
why didnt he say g’bye?
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
According to him, he didn't care about or particularly like the Reds this year
And he was spending far more time than he thought was appropriate on this site. Pffft, whatever that’s all about.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 26, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
*cough* wife *cough*
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
coincidence
irrelevant
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
really? bummer
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Pop music implies what is popular
not what is talented or creative. Some of the most popular acts right now are no-talent hacks, but that doesnt change the fact that people go nuts for the shit, just like the world went nuts for n’sync.
MJ had talent, agreed. way more than JT, but there is no denying the fact that JT is insanely popular
"Avoid the Clap, Jimmy Dugan. That's good advice!"
It is being reported that he died of food poisoning
Something about eating 10 year old nuts……..
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.
a little early?
nah, he’s been a punchline for years.
"Avoid the Clap, Jimmy Dugan. That's good advice!"
no respect for the dead, huh?
oh well.
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 26, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I just heard he choked on something
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe I'm gonna ask for this kind of trouble
But it’s spelled pedophiles.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
What, no one made the legos joke yet?
I’m disappointed in you people.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
No. I thought about it though. I feel shamed.
Also, all these jokes (mine included) are tasteless. But none, in my opinion, are as tasteless as using the Thriller video when discussing the man’s death. HE PLAYS A FUCKING ZOMBIE IN THAT!
I, of course, laughed when I saw it.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
which is which?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Disagree with Brittany
I know this woman does
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 27, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
And I would argue that Brittany's WAY too dumb to be Madonna.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 27, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm a fan.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 27, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Her mom knows that sex sells. And a butt is something you needs to show.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 27, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I reiterate...got the style, got the shoes, got the moves, got the rap....sheet
little kids love this guy
And no way is Stan Musial better than Pete.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
1) Willie Mays. 2) Peter Frampton.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jun 29, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
Peter Frampton....'Pop King' - UH no.
Turtle we really have to spend some time together
segue to the 1960’s Band of the Thread – THE CLEVERS
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
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