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”
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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”
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”
Honoring Willie O’Ree on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today marks the 35th observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday in the United States, and I feel it fitting to talk about something that is surprisingly related to what the eponymous activist fought for during the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s. Those of you who know me personally mayContinue reading “Honoring Willie O’Ree on Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
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