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#201798 - 02/02/2004 00:21 Re: Football sucks [Re: tonyc]
Dignan
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Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12318
Loc: Sterling, VA
Oh man, don't even get me started. I'm so happy to be back in the world of "grunge", unconcerned with what the crazy teenagers decide is the greatest music out there.

For a while, bands like The Vines and The Strokes appeared to be starting a new (though retro) trend, but that sure fizzled out. The power of Spears and Christina and pop in general and rap in general has apparently stopped all innovasion. Though there appear to be innovations within those genres, from artists who actually seem discontent with doing the same old pop and/or gangsta thing. Outkast has frequently impressed me (don't let runaway singles turn you off, even though I happen to think "Hey Ya" is a good song). And I really dislike rap in general. Who knows, perhaps rap and pop artists will mature into actual musicians, though I don't hold out much hope in most cases.

And speaking of the half time show what was with the musical selection? Could they not get any hip, current artists to perform popular music? (no, I'm not being hypocritical, just wondering why they chose not to). I mean, that Justin song was the most recent of the whole thing, and that was what, 8 months ago?

And what the hell?? Where the f*** were the commercials? CBS is officially the worst network. The entire country knows that the absolute best commercials of the year air during the Superbowl, yet this year I'd guess that nearly two thirds of the commercial air time was taken up by CBS promos. Do they really have to have 15 spots for "Everybody Loves Raymond"? I really hate Raymond now! As for the good ones, I wasn't impressed by the AOL ads, and the only good one I can recall from the entire 4 hours was the donkey and the Clydesdales

What a waste of 4 hours.
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#201799 - 02/02/2004 00:44 Re: Football sucks [Re: Laura]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
Was it Super Bowl Sunday today? Gosh darn, I missed it
I only vaguely realized it because I went to Fry's today and it wasn't as crowded as usual.

(Got NHL2004 for the GameCube and Need For Speed Underground for the PC, by the way...)

When I got home, I turned it on for two minutes just to see what the high-def coverage was like. It wasn't particularly good, the resolution was more like a DVD than high def. I guess I'm just spoiled by high def coverage of hockey games on HDNet, which are ultra-sharp and properly framed.
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#201800 - 02/02/2004 00:45 Re: Football sucks [Re: Dignan]
genixia
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Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
... Where the f*** were the commercials? CBS is officially the worst network. The entire country knows that the absolute best commercials of the year air during the Superbowl, yet this year I'd guess that nearly two thirds of the commercial air time was taken up by CBS promos. Do they really have to have 15 spots for "Everybody Loves Raymond"?

SWMBO and I think that CBS have gotten too far up their own behinds and are over-valueing the airtime. Yeah, the commercials were generally crap. Budweiser were amusing, but none were _great_.
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#201801 - 02/02/2004 06:05 Re: Football sucks [Re: tonyc]
webroach
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Registered: 23/07/2003
Posts: 869
Loc: Colorado
There doesn't even seem to be anything going on "out on the fringes" that's poised to explode.

You just aren't nearly far enough out on the fringes to see it, that's all.

Trust me, it's there....
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#201802 - 02/02/2004 07:47 Re: Football sucks [Re: DWallach]
JeffS
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Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
"I am sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance of the Super Bowl," Timberlake said in a statement.
Right, "wardrobe malfunction". . . I wonder how many guys are going to try and use that excuse now!
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#201803 - 02/02/2004 07:57 Re: Football sucks [Re: Dignan]
JeffS
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Registered: 14/01/2002
Posts: 2858
Loc: Atlanta, GA
What a waste of 4 hours
hmm, I had a lot of fun. Of course that might be because a couple we're friends with came over, brought chips and the usual "super bowl" fare, and he and I played Battlezone II on my LAN while our wives talked and played with our friends' baby (just three weeks old). I haven't played BZ II in ages (other than Diablo II it's the only one I have mulitple copies of) and boy was it fun! Yup, that was a great use of my four hours. My only regret was that I didn't take the opportunity to fry up some wings.
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#201804 - 02/02/2004 08:38 Re: Football sucks [Re: Dignan]
mlord
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Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14472
Loc: Canada
Here's a better one from YaHoo News: Faulty costume


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#201805 - 02/02/2004 08:52 Re: Football sucks [Re: robricc]
pca
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Registered: 20/07/1999
Posts: 1102
Loc: UK
It took 3 times before I saw she was wearing a pastie.

Chicken & Onion or Cornish?

pca
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#201806 - 02/02/2004 09:50 Re: Football sucks [Re: genixia]
Jerz
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Registered: 13/07/2002
Posts: 634
Loc: Jesusland
I agree 100%. The Super Bowl (the one time I watch football a year) used to be a family event.

I'm embarrassed that our country is being represented around the world by MTV in this manner. I never even thought the half time show would ever be "R" rated but now things have definately changed. Has anyone listened to the lyrics of any of those songs? Ridiculous...

At least Hockey hasn't been ruined yet.

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#201807 - 02/02/2004 09:53 Re: Football sucks [Re: wfaulk]
jmwking
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Registered: 27/02/2003
Posts: 768
Loc: Washington, DC metro
Now there's only a month until spring training starts! Of course, we've gotta contend with basketball until then.
Must be a 'Heel, then?

-jk

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#201808 - 02/02/2004 09:54 Re: Football sucks [Re: Dignan]
MinerTwoFour
journeyman

Registered: 10/02/2003
Posts: 78
Loc: St. Louis, MO
It's actually more of a sheriff's star shaped "washer" placed around her nipple with a bar piercing to hold it on.

I was a little suprised at that one. I was actually watching the HD broadcast, but I didn't watch the half time show. Other than the flash, there wasn't much to see. But ah, the internet, you can find anything. Even some eBayers taking advantage of the slip and their HD capture cards (item already removed).

But how could you make any excuses for that? Her boob "pocket" was a button on. Please.

CBS's HD coverage would have been better had they had a full crew of HD cameras instead of switching back and forth to "digital".

And yeah, you do kind of get spoiled by HDNet's hockey and college football broadcasts. Even their commercials.

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#201809 - 02/02/2004 10:00 Re: Football sucks [Re: pca]
boxer
pooh-bah

Registered: 16/04/2002
Posts: 2011
Loc: Yorkshire UK
Chicken & Onion or Cornish?

Looks like meat and veg. to me, must be Cornish!
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#201810 - 02/02/2004 10:11 Re: Football sucks [Re: boxer]
genixia
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Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
On another note the streaker was a Brit, and has a bit of history.
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#201811 - 02/02/2004 10:22 Re: Football sucks [Re: Jerz]
djc
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Registered: 08/08/2000
Posts: 351
Loc: chicago
It could have been worse. At least we didn't have to endure any controversial and offensive advertising from moveon.org.

--Dan.

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#201812 - 02/02/2004 10:29 Re: Football sucks [Re: djc]
JBjorgen
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Registered: 19/01/2002
Posts: 3582
Loc: Columbus, OH
Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing the promised Bush campaign advertising either.

It's actually more of a sheriff's star shaped "washer" placed around her nipple with a bar piercing to hold it on.
Someone was taking advantage of their zoom!
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#201813 - 02/02/2004 10:37 Re: Football sucks [Re: djc]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
What exaclty would have been offensive about that ad? All it said was that Bush's huge deficits will have to be paid off by our children.
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#201814 - 02/02/2004 11:05 Re: Football sucks [Re: wfaulk]
Jerz
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Registered: 13/07/2002
Posts: 634
Loc: Jesusland
Actually, that's what doesn't make any sense to me... They refuse to air a "G" rated political commercial but let MTV air their "R" rated half time show?

I'm glad I was watching at my computer last night by myself... As soon as Pimp Daddy showed up on screen I killed the volume and minimized.

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#201815 - 02/02/2004 11:07 Re: Football sucks [Re: JBjorgen]
MinerTwoFour
journeyman

Registered: 10/02/2003
Posts: 78
Loc: St. Louis, MO
Nah, not mine. Actually had to do a search on the net for it.

Waiting for HD Tivo when I get a house.

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#201816 - 02/02/2004 11:10 Re: Football sucks [Re: Jerz]
mlord
carpal tunnel

Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14472
Loc: Canada
Wow.

A single, fuzzy second or two of a human breast.

R-rated???

Only in "America"..
(and places with similar body hang-ups, like Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, ...)


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#201817 - 02/02/2004 11:17 Re: Football sucks [Re: mlord]
blitz
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Registered: 20/11/2001
Posts: 455
Loc: Texas
human breast

See attachment. Ouch.


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#201818 - 02/02/2004 11:18 Re: Football sucks [Re: wfaulk]
djc
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Registered: 08/08/2000
Posts: 351
Loc: chicago
I really can't imagine. Did my sarcasm slip past your detector grid?

--Dan.

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#201819 - 02/02/2004 11:18 Re: Football sucks [Re: mlord]
robricc
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Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Tell me about it....
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#201820 - 02/02/2004 11:20 Re: Football sucks [Re: mlord]
ninti
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Registered: 28/12/2001
Posts: 868
Loc: Los Angeles
Seriously. It is a nipple, everyone has got one. What is it about nudity that freaks people out so much? How does her showing it hurt you or anyone else in any way Jerz?
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#201821 - 02/02/2004 11:28 Re: Football sucks [Re: ninti]
blitz
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Registered: 20/11/2001
Posts: 455
Loc: Texas
It is a nipple, everyone has got one

or two.

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#201822 - 02/02/2004 11:30 Re: Football sucks [Re: blitz]
cushman
veteran

Registered: 21/01/2002
Posts: 1380
Loc: Erie, CO
Or three... did I say that out loud?
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#201823 - 02/02/2004 11:43 Re: Football sucks [Re: wfaulk]
drakino
carpal tunnel

Registered: 08/06/1999
Posts: 7868
I got off work after it was over, headed home, and activated content skip on the ReplayTV. Enjoyed some of the commercials, skipped several CBS ones.

I also didn't bother to disable content skip around halftime, so my unit went right over the MTV crap.

Whatever engineer put in that easter egg at ReplayTV, thank you. It came in handy. For those with a ReplayTV 4500 or 5000 (and possibly the 5500), do the following:

1. Start the desired recording.
2. Hit the Play button to enter slo-mo mode
3. Hit fast forward to go to 3x slomo mode
4. Hit Commercial advance off, and back on. Unit should say "Content Skip is now ON"

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#201824 - 02/02/2004 11:44 Re: Football sucks [Re: djc]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
Did my sarcasm slip past your detector grid?
Yes. Sorry.
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#201825 - 02/02/2004 11:45 Re: Football sucks [Re: ninti]
wfaulk
carpal tunnel

Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
How does her showing it hurt you or anyone else in any way Jerz?
I don't know; that particular device looks painful.
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#201826 - 02/02/2004 11:57 Re: Football sucks [Re: ninti]
Jerz
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Registered: 13/07/2002
Posts: 634
Loc: Jesusland
Sorry, wasn't just the nip and it's not about me.

I prefer my 6 year old kid not be expose to the ghetto rappers promoting pimps, ho's and heroin. If that is what american "professional" sports is about then so be it. The half time show should at least be rated so the parents who don't want their children exposed to that trash have the opportunity to not turn it on or be prepared to pause the replaytv or tivo. (yeah, I sound like my grandfather).

If I want to take the family to a sporting event that is what I want to see the sporting event. If I want the family to see a ghetto rapper that promotes the activities of the hood then I'll take them to the appropriate show.

Good thing I don't like football.

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#201827 - 02/02/2004 11:59 Re: Football sucks [Re: wfaulk]
DWallach
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Registered: 30/04/2000
Posts: 3810
How does her showing it hurt you or anyone else in any way Jerz?

I don't know; that particular device looks painful.


Well, if it had happened a day later, we could say that, maybe, it hurt Barry Manilow.

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