Comments on: It’s Funny Because It’s Truthy

By: Geoff Young

Geoff Young — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:20:01 +0000

#6@Kevin: And it was set in the ’70s, which is even further back than the ’90s.

#15@Schlom: Honestly, my recollection of that era is a little fuzzy. I just remember it was tiny.

#17@BigWorm: I usually am, too, but he’s just so over the top that I can’t help myself. Call it a guilty pleasure.

By: BigWorm

BigWorm — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:01:04 +0000

#12@Geoff Young: For whatever reason, I have always been completely turned off by those who seek to just get a rise out of people. They remind me of the 7th grade bully. Although you are correct, he is better at what he does than 80% of people out there.

By: Schlom

Schlom — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:50:30 +0000

GY posted a link to a TJ Simers column yesterday but he had an even better one today:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers9-2008sep09,0,5622161.column

Here’s the title: “San Diego is a town filled with losers”

Again, it’s nearly impossible to say whether he’s serious or not. He is a blowhard so he might be serious but then again, an article with the statement “What a treat for the small-town losers in San Diego, the local yokels saddled with bad football and baseball teams again, but catching a break finally and getting a glimpse of the Los Angeles Dodgers as they move toward yet another World Series title” has to be a joke.

By: Schlom

Schlom — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:37:30 +0000

Where was the old Casbah located? I was thinking it was up on Kettner just south of Washington or Sassafras exits off I-5, is that right?

By: Didi

Didi — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:57:21 +0000

12: You got to be impressed with the adjustments that Baek and the pitching coaches came up with against the lineup that killed him not a week ago. That he was able to execute them shows a good improvement as a pitcher. I’m saying he’ll be better than Germano or Geer or Stauffer as #5.

By: Didi

Didi — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:49:25 +0000

11: I don’t like Simers when he writes about other teams – the mocking tone gets to be too much. But I do like his writing when he’s clearly making fun of the hometeam. Still as good as he is at writing his stuff, it does tend to be a one-trick pony style of writing.

By: Geoff Young

Geoff Young — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:04:57 +0000

#10@Didi: Last night was the first time Baek has impressed me. He abused Manny Ramirez in the sixth. #11@BigWorm: Yeah, Simers isn't for everyone, but I enjoy his work. He seeks to get a rise out of folks and generally succeeds. He has a plan and is able to execute it, which is more than can be said for many writers. And sorry, I'm laughing at today's article. It's just so... over the top.

By: BigWorm

BigWorm — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:51:02 +0000

#9@Geoff Young: Brilliant? Check out today's article. Is he joking? I honestly don't think so, but I've learned to stop reading Simers (it will sound like an excuse, but I swear my buddy sent me today's article. No, really!). It sounds like I'm in the minority here, but I don't find Simers funny. He has stated before that his schtick (sp?) is to show that people take sports too seriously. Yes, they do. But I'm not sure how belittling people proves this point or gets a chuckle. But like I said, clearly I am in the minority.

By: Didi

Didi — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:45:42 +0000

9: Of course, my friend, of course.

BTW, Baek is making it hard to cut him in the off season. I’m thinking more and more that he’ll be back next season…and I’m OK with that. Strange isn’t it?

His arsenal are decent and if he can get to harness them for more than 5 IP/G, he’ll be perfect for 5th starter/long relief.

By: Geoff Young

Geoff Young — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:01:53 +0000

#2@Stephen: I don’t get to read his stuff as often as I’d like, but this served as a great reminder that I should make a point to do so. The guy is brilliant. It’s really hard to do what he does, and do it well.

#4@Didi: Thanks for defending my honor.