You’ve probably been frustrated trying to play a video game. You’ve also probably been frustrated trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube. These frustrations can be quite similar. But what about doing both super fast? If you’ve been reading my posts, you know I’ve talked about speedrunning before, specifically the history of the any% speedrun ofContinue reading “Speedrunning and Speedcubing: Eerily Similar and Surprisingly Different”
Tag Archives: Retrospectives
The Very Best of Jerry Remy
I originally wrote a piece earlier this year that covered some of Jerry Remy’s best moments in the booth with Don Orsillo, but given that Jerry has sadly passed away recently, I think it was best to look back at some of Jerry’s best moments in the booth and outside of all time. I willContinue reading “The Very Best of Jerry Remy”
Don and Jerry’s Best Moments
WARNING: This blog will discuss topics that may be NSFW. Reader’s discretion advised. Earlier last week July 7 marked 10 years since this moment in Red Sox history… Don Orsillo, together with Jerry Remy, was just magical. I grew up listening to these two commentating Red Sox games, tuning into nearly every game before IContinue reading “Don and Jerry’s Best Moments”
The Super Mario Bros Any% Odyssey
Super Mario Bros. is probably one of the most recognizable games ever. Since its release in 1985, the game has exceeded 58 million in copies sold as one of the best-selling video games of all time, and until the late 2000s, was THE best-selling video game of all time. With a game having an iconicContinue reading “The Super Mario Bros Any% Odyssey”
Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 1
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Junior. A name that stirs many different emotions in people. Some react with unabashed apathy. Some react with sheer contempt. Some react with abject fear. Some react with utmost respect. And then there’s those who start getting giddy like it’s Christmas morning. Since being drafted 199th overall in the 6th roundContinue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 1”
Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 2
On to the top half! 9) 2001 AFC Championship vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Final Score: 24-17) Purportedly before the game, the Steelers had already packed their bags to get ready for the Super Bowl to be played in New Orleans, as they were largely expected to win. This did not sit well with safety Lawyer Milloy,Continue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 2”
Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 3
Okay. I went on too long. I have to save the top 3 for their own post. 3) 2018 AFC Championship vs Kansas City Chiefs (Final Score: 37-31, OT) This is a classic. Brady in classic form. Patriots in classic form. Mahomes during his rise to power. An absolute thriller. After trouncing the Chargers inContinue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 3”
The tale of Sasuke’s #100
If you are from the US, you’ve probably seen shows like this before… Well, as it turns out, American Ninja Warrior is based on Ninja Warrior, a TV show that originally aired on the now-defunct channel G4, which in turn was an edited version of a long-running Japanese sports entertainment television special known as SasukeContinue reading “The tale of Sasuke’s #100”
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