Fellow Adventure Time fans will get a kick out of this collection of 101 animated gifs from the series. Actually, its an even 100, as one of them is listed twice, but who's counting?
My blogging friend and high school alumnus Chris Nowaczyk professes why baseball is his religion.
Masters of the Universe characters created with Lite Brite pegs. Experience the power here and here.
Finally, Hero Complex, the online comic book blog published by the LA Times, featured this moving tribute to Jack Kirby by his son Neal.
Today is a very sad day in Philadelphia. Harry Kalas, beloved play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies, died yesterday at the age of 73. He was the announcer for the team since 1971 and was the embodiment of team spirit. He was not just the voice of the team, but for all Phillies fans, and everyone in the city is mourning his passing. His voice will be recognizable to people outside the city due to his work for both NFL Films and play-by-play for college football on radio. Here are two clips in his memory, one produced by cable channel Comcast Sportsnet and the other created by a loyal fan. Rest in peace Harry!
I know I said that I might post one or two more Halloween items before the weekend, but I looked around my Halloween cache and noticed that I'd pretty much used it up already, so Friday was indeed the Halloween swan song for this year. I hope everyone enjoyed my programming. Please let me know via comments or email what you thought of it so I can prepare for next year.
And so we move on. In case you haven't noticed from my last two posts, I'm very happy that the Philadelphia Phillies have won the World Series.
Ahem, let me say that again...
THE PHILLIES HAVE WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's been 25 years since the city won a major sports championship, so I had to exude some glee these few days. Below is a fan's footage (not taken by me) of the last out in Game 5 last Wednesday night:
The victory parade was Friday, travelling through downtown Philly right to the city's sports complex. My workplace is just a block away from the start of the parade, so I managed to get some footage with my video camera.
Here is a large crowd in Philly's famous Love Park anxiously awaiting their World Series Champions:
Here is a (admittedly shaky) clip of the Phils making their way along Market Street:
Finally, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley gave a very, shall we say, enthusiastic speech at the victory celebration. NOT SAFE FOR WORK!
Obviously, it was a joyous and wild day for Phillies fans everywhere. Thank you Phillies!
I'll get back to my usual fare from now on, I promise!
Welcome back for more baseball fun, this time in animated form.
Starting off the lineup, here is Bugs Bunny with his hilarious hardball film, "Baseball Bugs."
Next at bat, a tutorial for the game, demonstrated by none other than Disney's Goofy, in "How to Play Baseball."
In the on-deck circle is the famous Casey of "Casey at the Bat."
Finally, in the clean-up spot, are Casey's nine daughters, just enough for their own team.
I hope your home team wins on opening day (unless your team is the Washington Nationals, in which case I hope my Phightin' Phils are victorious). See you again on Tuesday, when I'll offer up some April Fools' Day practical jokes (but not on you, dear readers, I love ya too much).
You can definitely tell it's Spring. The air smells sweeter, the grass is getting greener, the birds are coming out to sing...and the pinstripes are coming out to play.
Starting this weekend, it's baseball season, boys and girls!
Turn on the overhead lights, fire up the hot dogs and crack open a cold beer. Let's welcome baseball season 2008 with some classic clips.
First off, the namesake of this post, Terry Cashman's "Talkin' Baseball" (the most famous of many versions. I couldn't find the Phillies version, unfortunately).
Next, another baseball theme song, John Fogerty's "Centerfield."
One of the all-time amazing moments of the game, "The Shot Heard 'Round The World," which won the 1952 National League Championship for the New York Giants. "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the Pennant!"
Another famous, or infamous moment, in baseball history--Bill Buckner's error that enabled the Mets to win the 1986 World Series.
And of course, no celebration of America's Favorite Pastime would be complete without Abbot & Costello's "Who's On First."
Come back on Sunday for Talkin' Baseball Part 2, when I'll be bring you some animated baseball fun. Thanks!
P.S. Recommend an mp3 player for me! See my last post.
