Covering what other writers are too scared too preoccupied with actual news to cover.
It's been a quiet week here at RIWIAW, which can only mean one thing: it's a Walt Jocketty offseason. Regardless, the RECAP:
Saturday: If I Had Some Nasty Hook Hummus, I’d Be All Set
When I think of Bronson Arroyo, not only do I think of a possibly declining starting pitcher, but also someone who has excellent taste in food. Evidently, the folks at Cooking With Caitlin agree! The local cable access show/blog/somethingorother devoted it’s entire twelve minute show (airing biweekly at 2:47 AM) to a Bronson Arroyo interview and song set. This is a great get for Bronson’s publicist as Cooking With Caitlin is essentially channel 441’s version of The View (just less racially diverse, shorter, and without remotely interesting guests). In case you were wondering, approximately one year ago at this time, Bronson Arroyo was being interviewed by ESPN after winning a Gold Glove.
via www.cookingwithcaitlin.com
Sunday: Comment of the Week!
We here at RIWIAW are beholden to noone when awarding our prestigious Comment of the Week (except for those of you who spotted me for the Yuengling on Tuesday. Thanks, folks!). Because of that, while there have been nominations on Twitter for some comments that are kind of mean spirited, we will rise above the fray and award the honor to comments that anyone can enjoy (but probably won’t). Thus, our comment(s) of the week is(are) listed after the jump. Sorry, gyus!
Monday: Tony La Russa - Future Manager of the Zanesville Freebirds?
Today, Tony La Russa announced his retirement from baseball. On schedule, a zoo with attendance problems and a recent-marketing grad on staff decided to make headlines by offering the animal loving manager a position as an elephant keeper. Tony La Russa politely declined the offer, citing karmic implications:
via www.spudmud.com
Tuesday: The Worldwide Leader in Tape Delays
Bronson's fall from television grace isn't nearly as dramatic as the fall ESPN's Gold Glove ceremony had this season. After being preempted due to a clash of perennial BCS powerhouses, Toledo and Northern Illinois, ESPN rewarded its viewers with the most unwatchable award event since the ESPYs. There were stuffy presentations, predictions that took twice as long as the actual awards, and even interviews and testimonials. Aside from appearances by winners (presumably celebrating with THC), it also included commentary by non-nominated long relievers! Nothing like event tee vee.
Local sports-radio host, Mo Egger, put it best:
Wednesday: Los Angeles' Ashes
It has been approximately seven years since Major League Baseball accidentally okayed the sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers to the wrong Frank McCourt. In an effort to desperately search for an undo button, the MLB announced today that it wants to get new ownership in pronto. Coincidentally, looking for his own undo button, former Dodger owner Peter O'Malley has expressed interest in repurchasing. For those with a short memory, O'Malley is more affectionately known in Brooklyn as "The Son of That Festering Lump of Noxious Bile."
Thursday: Arizona Cards are Trump
We try not to be political here at RIWIAW. Though, when we do, it generally involves making fun of cable news and their presidential candidates "pundits." Today's installment of Profiles in Idiocy is awarded to Fox news for usage of a (yet another) factually incorrect chyron. We here at RIWIAW would offer Fox News "congradulations," but we aren't looking to be the substitute hosts on Huckabee.
Friday: Caption Contest! (#lazy)
I don't feel like writing today. And there hasn't been enough #OriginalContent on Red Reporter to point out this week (step yo games up). So, time for a caption contest!
Fire away, kids!
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