tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:29:34 +0000http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/noreply@blogger.com (Rival Room Editor)Blogger1120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-128544204817550802Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:35:00 +00002008-08-18T14:53:21.260-05:00 On Thursday, August 14th Chicago music fans were treated to a show from the British rock group The Duke Spirit at The Empty Bottle (near Division and Western). Because they had two opening acts and the doors did not open till 9:30 concert goers had to wait till near midnight to see The Duke Spirit, but I doubt anyway complained after the show. The band stuck mostly to tracks off of their latest http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/duke-spirit-thoroughly-rock-chicago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rival Room Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-8966804800176951346Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:46:00 +00002008-08-12T23:54:03.148-05:00SlyderGentle CreaturesBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com How awesome would it be if we could combine the Special Olympics with the regular Olympics just for one relay race? Imagine Carl Lewis running the first leg, handing it off to Warren from Something About Mary, who then hands off to Michael Johnson, who passes the baton to Corky for the anchor leg? Maybe we could have a disabled Olympian thrown in there for http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/olympic-proposal.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-7189786960110222166Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:45:00 +00002008-08-12T18:03:05.562-05:00ChinaSlyderBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com You can't hear about the Beijing Olympics without hearing about the controversy of China hosting the games. Between communism, CGI fireworks, a lip-synching girl at the opening ceremonies, silenced journalists, poor security, and poor air quality, dissenters have had plenty of fuel for their distaste. What confuses me though is why China is being blamed for http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/dont-blame-china-for-being-china.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-1909836470565511533Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:30:00 +00002008-08-12T20:07:30.699-05:00SlyderOlympicsBy T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com I can assure you that I am as excited as anyone else to see Michael Phelps win every race he is in. I hope he sets the record for most gold medals by any Olympian ever, and I hope he adds to that total in London. But let's not get caught up in saying that he is the "Best Olympian" ever as a result of his medals tally. Upon winning his 10th gold medal he will behttp://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/olympic-semantics.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-2007501939863197879Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:24:00 +00002008-08-28T07:49:39.138-05:00by Sean Brna Last Friday, August 8th, Fanfound.com presented a three-band performance at the storied Kinetic Playground in Uptown Chicago, a small to mid-sized venue located directly across the street from the Aragon Theater. The weather was wonderful & the music lasted late into the night, it was indeed a great Chicago weekend evening. The music began around 9:30pm and listeners were treated http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/fanfoundcom-throws-great-party-with-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rival Room Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-3773362699037230272Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:38:00 +00002008-08-11T16:40:38.814-05:00SlyderBernie Mac By: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.comBernie Mac died yesterday or today. Any good Cub fan recalls that Bernie Mac sang the 7th inning stretch during game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, also known as the game where the fan pictured above interfered with the foul ball. Mac's performance is considered by many Cub fans to have been more of a jinx than what the fan did. During the seventh inning stretch, the Cubshttp://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/bernie-dies-from-curse-of-cubs-fan.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-2317757455560453443Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-08-08T19:22:03.960-05:00SlyderHorse Racing By: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com Saturday's 2008 Grade 1 Arlington Million (ESPN 3et) ought to be a doozie. Unlike in years past, this year's edition doesn't feature any obvious favorites, or all-out monsters that are sure to either win or finish in the exacta. What the field lacks in megawatt superstars, it makes up for in top-to-bottom quality and the subsequent betting opportunities http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/arlington-million-preview.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-1278668459517304833Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:36:00 +00002008-08-08T18:47:55.449-05:00John Edward's phallus When asked to comment on the affair, his mistress said, "He told me his wife had a terminal ailment, and I said I was down for impalement."http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/edwards-on-affair-my-wife-had-cancer-so.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-7047128551250775366Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:48:00 +00002008-08-08T19:24:41.797-05:00Assumptive Movie ReviewSlyderBy T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com As you may recall from the previous installment, this is the column where I review movies I have not seen based upon how I assume they're going to be. Alexandra- I was deciding what to do with some free time the other day and I thought, "I am just so sick of hearing everyone on the news talking about the war in Iraq. Everyone seems to have an opinion, yet no http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/trs-assumptive-movie-reviews-20.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-7999072611822400283Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:15:00 +00002008-08-08T12:16:29.835-05:00Fat Fall FridaySlyderT.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com You know the drill. http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/fat-fall-friday_08.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-4922122220376502036Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:34:00 +00002008-08-07T16:52:53.986-05:00Slyderproof of awesomenessBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com Lame + Lame = Two Lame Things If you read this colum I wrote that said that the phrase "Size Matters" is no longer funny/clever/subversive/original, and you also read #s 6 and 13 from my recent 15 Things I Never Want to see Again on Television, then this picture on TMZ.com should be about the least surprising thing of all time. If ever there were a poster http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/ha-ha-more-rivalfish-math.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-2007770310061659833Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +00002008-08-07T16:21:58.336-05:00It is What it isSlyder By: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com The most annoying phrase in the English language has got to be, "It is what it is." No shit, it is what it is. What question does that answer? If you say "Hey man, I heard you and your girlfriend broke up. How are things going?" and your friend responds with "Eh. It is what it is.", what question is that answering exactly? I mean no shit, it is what it is. http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/is-it-what-it-is.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-6463977504567762449Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:34:00 +00002008-08-07T15:32:36.390-05:00Stve CarellSlyderJanet RenoRod BlagojevichBy T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com We at Rivalfish have proof that Steve Carell and Former US Attorney General Janet Reno had a love child. The proof is, of course current Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. + = http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/steve-carrell-janet-reno-rod.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-8870078493926133201Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:36:00 +00002008-08-06T16:49:05.421-05:00SlyderBotoxBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com Tony Kornheiser was actually on his own show today. Capped teeth and botox galore. The only reason I started watching PTI years ago was because of his good looks, then a few wrinkles crept in and ruined it all for me. Thank God he remedied that, and I can watch him now. Great job, Tony.http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/kornheiser.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-8888415867429099232Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:40:00 +00002008-08-08T19:19:36.047-05:00SlydertelevisionBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com 1. A recap of MTV video/movie awards show's most outrageous moments 2. American Idol. Why would I watch karaoke sung by 17 year old chicks and gay dudes? I think for a generation of young, gay males auditioning for American Idol is like the primer for coming out of the closet. It's a foolproof plan- If your parents suspected you were gay before, then your http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/20-things-i-never-want-to-see-again-on.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-3062896730288174125Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:16:00 +00002008-08-07T11:23:01.510-05:00White wussy WednesdaysSlyderRap BattleBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com This video is titled "Worst Rap Battle Ever" and I think I know why. Ever wanted to watch William Hung rap? It would be a lot like this. Oh wow. We have a late entrant to the race, folks. While he doesn't qualify as white, he does qualify as probably the worst rapper possible. Watch Eli at the 2:55 mark. (some language is not safe for work). What http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/white-wussy-wednesday.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-3603670936245345709Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:22:00 +00002008-08-05T15:33:43.018-05:00SlyderMoobies By: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com So Manny Parra and Prince "Boobies" Fielder had a lover's quarrel the other night in their dugout. Since all couples nowadays must have a singluar name that combines both of their names- I think their name should be either "Man Boobies" or simply, "Moobies", combining Manny + Boobies. Fielder's actions were justified however, since most baseball experts agreehttp://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/brewer-fight.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-5633779940647664359Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:45:00 +00002008-08-05T15:54:29.150-05:00LaundrySocratesSlyder By: T.R. Slyder (TRSlyder@yahoo.com) Cheering for any professional sports team is an odd phenomenon. The appreciation for the sport isn't weird, but loyalty for one team is a bit weird. It becomes difficult to pin down what it is specifically you are cheering for. Take my favorite team for instance. The Chicago Cubs. If I were asked what I like about them I might say "Everything, really. I http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/cheering-for-laundry-with-socrates.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-6457129110071675218Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:38:00 +00002008-08-04T11:55:56.378-05:00SlyderHorse RacingBig BrownBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com This discovery is huge for me. Since you all know Big Brown and everyone likes seeing celebrities as kids, here is Big Brown as a precocious 2-year old (he is 3 now) in his first race ever (and on grass, no less). He was a 14-1 longshot no name and this win caught the attention of his moneybags owners, and they purchased him after seeing this performance. It'shttp://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/i-just-discovered-that-horse-races-can.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-666160636257440124Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:20:00 +00002008-08-04T11:58:43.985-05:00ZenyattaSlyderHorse RacingBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com Wa wa we wa. This was Saturday's Clement Hirsch Handicap at Del Mar in San Diego. The horse that wins is the undefeated filly Zenyatta. You don't have to know a thing about horse racing to know that she just toyed with the field here. Watch this race and follow just Zenyatta (She's #8 and her joeckey is in teal), I promise she wins, so there's no point in http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/zenyatta-aint-nothin-to-eff-with.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-1322895506812693527Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:58:00 +00002008-08-04T11:55:03.202-05:00SlyderCelebrity GrillsBy: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com If there is one thing I truly care about, it's plug-in kitchen appliances that are endorsed by retired athletes. I have never understood the rationale of people who purchase kitchen items that are not endorsed by them. I am also a staunch believer in the converse- I purchase only athletic wear that is sponsored by chefs. You can imagine how many compliments http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/skillz-to-sell-grillz.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-5931970122599386383Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:40:00 +00002008-08-02T09:46:43.814-05:00by Michael "Tello Real" Raspatello, mraspatello@rivalfish.com Every time I tell a friend, lover, my podiatrist, or your mom that I have press credentials to a concert or festival, they’re quick to conjure images of all-access handjob parties, Ketamine bumps, and unlimited taco platters. Knowing that, I’m quick to correct their misconceptions, and now it’s time to do the same for all of you. Sohttp://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/press-credentials-at-music-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rival Room Editor)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-7453326205199966929Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:45:00 +00002008-08-01T13:17:29.315-05:00OmbudsmanSlyder By: RivalRoom Ombudsman As the RivalRoom ombudsman it is my job to provide a completely objective review of the RivalRoom goings on. In the interest of full disclosure- Yes, I am on the payroll. However, as an ombudsman my contract is structured yearly and not based on incentive, progress or content. I can assure you that I have no agenda pro- or anti- RivalRoom. In fact, if RivalRoom were http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/state-of-blog-with-rivalroom-ombudsman.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-6882332509746268543Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:19:00 +00002008-08-01T08:32:19.213-05:00Fat Fall FridayWhoomp There It IsSlyderBy: T.R. Slyder (TRSlyder@yahoo.com) Do you remember in the early 90's when ABC's Friday night lineup had Family Matters and a couple other shows that I now forget, and they called it TGIF? You may also recall that was also the same time that the song Whoomp There It Is was sadly becoming a catch phrase, and it seemed like ABC's TGIF lineup always used the Whoomp There It Is tie-in to encourage http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/fat-fall-friday.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22896598.post-5825514945148000631Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:17:00 +00002008-08-01T08:18:31.651-05:00No Longer FunnySlyderBy: T.R. Slyder (TRSlyder@yahoo.com) Referring to the internet as "The interwebs". I'm over it; you should be too.http://rivalfish.com/rivalroom/2008/08/more-stuff-thats-officially-no-longer.htmlTRSlyder@yahoo.com (T.R. Slyder)