Is this the game thread? Where are all the comments? Did the Dept. Of Motherland Security stop everyone from watching the game in Canada or did Michael Kay have something to do with it??

You are not alone sir

Everyone else in on the bridge.

[3] We're trying to talk the Yankee bats from jumping; they're depressed as they feel useless.

I thought everyone was with Michael Kay.

Crud.

[5] Anyone ever figure out why he doesn't go to Canada? Think I ask that every season..maybe no passport?

This does not really look like a PS team (the Yankees, I mean).

God is telling us to watch the Rangers tonite

Incredible how the ball travels once it's up in the air in Toronto. That Encarnacion shot looked like a fly ball not a 400 plus foot dinger.

And Drabek is dealing. Sigh.

10 million doesn't get you what it used to.
[5] No, but it is fun to speculate.

Nice rip, Raul.

Hey, you know what? Fuck this. Yanks are winning.

Stupid shift.

[12],[13] judging from those comments, it must be like they heard what you were saying and ripped a loud fart in response.

Not fun.

Just saw the score. I was right. Think I'll watch some Simpsons Season 6 instead...

Well, they are just waiting to make this really, really dramatic I suppose.

Rangels-Devils for me is Red Sox-Angels. I don't want to see either team win.

Hey, Hiroki. You're not in the fucking National League anymore. Don't throw your bullshit inside to Bautista.

A big fat dud so far, this game has been.

There's one. Let the Grande Comback BEGIN!

Ha! Shift this

...they are just delaying our excitement.

Late inning heroics

1. I love the Manhattan Bridge. Obviously it lives in the shadow of its legendary neighbor but if you just take it on its own, it's quite a spectacular piece of work in its own right.

2. Jeter reveals his chief motivation in playing the game the right way: http://www.theonion.com/articles/derek-jeter-admits-he-only-plays-the-game-the-righ,28161/

And Jesus, I can't believe Vizquel is still playing, bless his soul.

Lil three run jack puts the Yanks back in this.

25) I don't care for the Onion usually but that was too funny.

[27] Really? That surprises me, what's not to care for?
And yes, it was, wasn't it?

[25] It's funny cause you know it's true!

He was safe!

Bucker can be counted on to suck

CB. Fucking awful.

28) I just don't care for satire generally. Colbert, Jon Stewart don't do it for me either.

OK, the dude is hitting the outside corner, be ready for that pitch!

Joe looks ready to blow.

[32] Huh. How 'bout that.

Fucking ASSHOLE, Swish!

What did I just fucking SAY?

I mean, I'm not saying I expect him to drive that ball into the gap the way Robbie might, but how do you not even fight it off?

Oh, MAN is this ever going to be dramatic...

[32] That's ludicrous. ; )

[32] No "Spinal Tap"????!

Robbie made an error?

[32] Or Python?

(Let's all pile on Alex to vent our frustrations with this horse shit of a ballgame.)

I have always equated satire with comedy. What about all those comedic albums? Bill Cosby. Richard Pryor. Eddie Murphy. Doggin' John Stewart..... lol...

[41] Tee-hee. I'm curious to hear more about that too. Perhaps we're defining "satire" differently?

Oooh..Chuck Brown died. I never knew how big he was till I spent a summer in DC..Can we get a Beat O' the Day tomorow for him, AB?

I love satire (and sarcasm) . Colbert & Stewart I don't like because they're so one sided. South Park works because they go after everyone -- including their audience.

[41] That's not satire, it's zany madcap humor!

Then there's the college baseball shenanigans during rain delays.

Now that's my Robbie!

[46] Yeah, as soon as I said it I started questioning it...they certainly do satire ("Every sperm is sacred" satirizes Catholicism, no?) but I think you're right, their humor is absurdist first and foremost, the fact that it may sometimes be satirical is incidental.

You know maybe those Yankee bats should jump. Or push them off the bridge.

Night.

Yeah, I shouldn't say I don't like all satire. South Park and the Simpsons I like plenty. Maybe it's the political stuff, even when I agree with their viewpoint, that doesn't appeal to me, I don't know. Never thought about it too much. I've watched some Colbert and think he's smart and sharp but it doesn't appeal to me.

Python I like. Hey, what's the difference between "zany" and "wacky"?

[49] True to an extent, but which sketch did that quote come from?

[51] "Zany" is Robin Williams. "Wacky" is Gallagher.
Ok, I have no idea. Roughly the same?

[49] Who said that American humor is "Isn't it funny when someone slips on a banana peel?" and British humor is "Wouldn't it be funny if a Minister wore a funny hat and walked on one leg?" Not sure it's universally true but has a point.

[51] Zane has more sophistication than wack.

[53] Depends on the angle from which you watch them slip. A straight profile shot is hack, but a straight-on low angle shot where both feet are above the head and all you see are feet, legs and butt floating in mid-air will get a laugh every time because of it's absurd appearance. British humor often takes a situation or event to an extreme and juxtaposes it with non-emotional or strictly rational reaction to heighten the absurdity.

[55] (Yeah I know; cricket, cricket...)

[56] Hit you offline!

I'll take Robin over Gallagher.

Just caught Granderson saying, "Drabeck pitched exceptionally well..."

NO! Follow Alex's lead, no more tipping your fucking hats!