Least Popular Halloween Treats for 2008
For those who'd like to avoid having their house egged and TP'd.
Oct 31, 2008
NFL 2008 - Week 9
Everyone should vote... to read my NFL picks column! (Get it? 'Cause... the election?)
Five Lives
What Emily Post has in common with Rimbaud.—JM
As a Conservative, I Must Say I Do Quite Like the Cut of this Obama Fellow's Jib
Yet another conservative columnist jumps on the Obama bandwagon.—JM
Oct 29, 2008
Comedies Get No Respect from Oscars
Jameson, Joe and I have been making this point for years. Way to jump on the bandwagon, L.A. Times!—BK
Oct 28, 2008
Why Obama Needs a Tina Fey
I agree with the premise, I disagree with the conclusions. Nonetheless, it's an interesting discussion of modern political satire.—BK
The NBA Finally Has Its Curves Back
My close personal friend Bill Simmons previews the 2008-2009 NBA season.—JM
Oct 27, 2008
Inaugurate This!
A few notes about this GQ profile of Jimmy Kimmel: 1) I haven't read it yet, but I'm sure it's good, 2) it's on like 12 different pages, so you'll have to do a lot of clicking, and 3) page 4 seems to be missing as I write this. Still; check it out.—JM
Oct 24, 2008
Other Promotions Being Offered During the 2008 World Series
Because there's nothing Americans love more than earning free stuff without having to do anything for it.
NFL 2008 - Week 8
I haven't had a winning week in a while; that means I'm due, right?
Um... right?
Honestly One of the Weirdest Things I Have Ever Read
An oldie but a goodie, FJM takes a look at one wacked-out Pittsburgh columnist's outsized obsession with superbike racing.—JS
...or For Worse; Why American Politicians Have Such Rotten Marriages
An interesting (and non-partisan, I promise!) rumination on political marriages that's not the downer that the title would lead you to believe.—JM
I Am Not a Real American
I've been sternly warned about posting political links, but what the hell; it's Michael Ian Black. He should get a pass.—JM
The King of All Fantasy Previews
Bill Simmons offers up a modestly titled fantasy basketball preview column.—JM
Oct 22, 2008
More Reasons I Love Sports
Another entry in the ongoing series.—JM
Oct 21, 2008
Senator Obama Reaches a New Low
McCain, Palin and Biden all have kids in the military, but not Obama. What; are his children too good to fight for our country? Read on...
Dear People Selling Furniture On Craigslist
Also known formerly as TWoP's Miss Alli, Linda Holmes gives us some short but sweet "buyer beware" rantings.—JM
Oct 20, 2008
Monday Morning Quarterback
Williams' deal signals labor strife while Dallas faces chemistry issues.—JM
Oct 19, 2008
It's the Thinking Man's Game, Stupid
Asking the burning question: what's with all the dumb baseball commentary on television? I could not agree more.—BK
Oct 18, 2008
Late Bloomers
Malcolm Gladwell explores the differences between creative prodigies and late bloomers. Fascinating, and for some of us, reason to hope.—BK
Oct 17, 2008
New Things the iPhone Will Soon Be Able to Do
The smartest smart phone is about to get a whole lot smarter.
NFL 2008 - Week 7
I feel really good about this weeks picks, you guys. Of course, I wouldn't tell you if I didn't...
The Red Sox Make It To Midnight
Bill Simmons on the [plural possessive form of "Red Sox"] latest insane, ridiculous, history-defying comeback.—JM
Who's Playing the Race Card?
It's like Hulk Hogan used to say, kids: say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and read your Krauthammer.—JM
Oct 16, 2008
Top Ten TV Shows, 2007-2008 Season
Splitting lists is for cowards trying to pad out their archives. My archives speak for themselves!
Norm Macdonald's Big Gamble
A weird, fascinating and occasionally hilarious profile of Norm Macdonald, done about a year-and-a-half ago. Still makes for good reading, though.—JM
The Things He Carried
Yet another exposé of security theater at the airport pre-boarding screening.—JS
Oct 15, 2008
The Top Ten TV Shows of the 2007-2008 Season, Part 2
Last time I said that Part 1 was shows 10 through 5; I lied. It was 10 through 6. If you can bring yourself to trust me this time, I give you shows 5 through 1.
A Brief History of the Phrase "Manny Being Manny"
Hint: It does not date back to my forefathers, who were not bartenders to the Czar.—BK
NBA Fantasy
NBA fantasy has never quite worked for Bill Simmons. So he fixed it.—JM
Oct 14, 2008
Night of the Living Constitution
Explaining the judicial consequences of an Obama presidency.—JM
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Those poor Patriots, they look plain awful.—JM
Oct 13, 2008
Vote For Obama
McCain lacks the character and temperament to be president. And Palin is simply a disgrace.—JM
Monday Morning Quarterback
With dark clouds approaching, can the Cowboys weather the storm?—JM
Oct 12, 2008
Interview with George Meyer
The funniest writer in the history of The Simpsons talks about hobo obsessions, cynicism in comedy, and praying for Mojo. From 2004, but still terrific.—BK
Oct 10, 2008
Other Signs That the Gloves Are Off in the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Just in case you missed the delicate subtleties of all the name-calling and guilt by association.
NFL 2008 - Week 6
Because my guess is as good as yours.
The Mailbag Returns After a Long Summer Nap
Our "length" meter only goes up to three rolls, but, this Bill Simmons mailbag should keep you busy for an awfully long time.—JM
The Choice
The New Yorker's presidential endorsement may be an obvious one, but it's excellently stated. If "associations" are really such a huge liability, can one do worse than George W. Bush? Jameson (and the New Yorker) thinks not.—JS
Questions of Character
Good old Krauthammer. He says what Joe would say, if only Joe was smart enough.—JM
Oct 9, 2008
Is 30 Rock the New Taxi?
Winning another Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy doesn't necessarily signal the end of worrying over ratings.
McCain in a Bear Market
A George Will column with a baseball lede! I know! Try not to get too disheartened, McCainiacs; George Will never liked him to begin with.—JM
Oct 8, 2008
The "Doogie Howser, MD" Drinking Game
It's not actually a drinking game. But still.
Founding Father
Elgin Baylor's legacy should be that of a pioneer who paved the way for the modern NBA.—JM
I’m Considering Filing Criminal Charges Against All Assholes
You should probably just read everything Michael Ian Black puts on the internet.—JM
Prepare For the Worst
Somebody finally succeeds in convincing Joe to be scared of an Obama presidency, without even calling Barack a Muslim!—JM
Oct 7, 2008
The Top Ten TV Shows of the 2007-2008 Season
Shows 10 through 5... the other half of the list is coming soon.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Could Eli Manning be better than his big bro? Yes.—JM
Beware of Ponytail Guy
How town-hall debates can go very wrong for a candidate.—JM
Oct 6, 2008
Nebraska, Maine
Two electoral votes to watch.—JM
Monday Morning Quarterback
Running backs calling the plays and taking snaps? Just another Sunday.—JM
Oct 5, 2008
NFL 2008 - Week 5, addendum
Falcons @ PACKERS -5.5
Oct 2, 2008
NFL 2008 - Week 5
I always say that you don't really know anything until Week 5. Well, it's Week 5... and I'm still confused.
The "Karate Kid" trilogy
One of the internet's few absolute must-reads, Bill Simmons breaks down the "Karate Kid" trilogy in a post that resonates every bit as much today as it did when he wrote it six years ago.—JM
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