Steve poked the bear.
That nutty Steve...
Actually, not Loyal Reader Steve...this is a different Steve that you may or may not know. He's got an office near mine and was talking a couple days ago how Winter is over, so we're not going to get any more snow.
That jerk Steve...
So now, we get close to a foot of heart-attack snow and a promise of more on the way. I hate winter.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Kurt Russel would be proud
“Do you believe in Miracles?”
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1980 "Miracle On Ice" US Olympic hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union. It was one of the greatest sporting upsets since...well..."Upset" defeated Man O' War.
There was also a significant hockey game yesterday, in which the US team defeated the favored Canadian team 5-3 in pool play. Since sportscasters, more than anything, are looking for a story to put out, this win has drawn a lot of unfair comparisons to the 1980 Semi-final. Let's put things in perspective.
The 1980 US team was comprised of a group of amateur and college players, (since at the time, NHL players were not allowed to compete in the Olympics) while the Soviet players were the best the USSR had to offer. The 2010 team is made up of many of the younger American NHL stars who play hockey for a living, with a couple of veterans with prior International Hockey experience mixed in. While the US team may be built with an eye to the future (With young players like Kane and Kessel headlining the team) the scoring in last night's game was done primarily by the veterans.
Let's also keep in mind that we actually still kinda like Canada. They make good maple syrup, their bacon is wonderful, and we're not in the middle of a cold war with them. So while I'm sure there's some rivalry going on between the players, the US-Soviet hatred simply is not there this time around.
The 1980 Miracle game was for the Olympic Semifinal. The loser had to play for the bronze, with the winner going to the Gold Medal game. The 2010 game...a game in pool play good enough for Bragging Rights, and a bye into the Quarterfinals. Canada can only hope to make it to the Quarters be beating Germany. Yes...the same 0-3 Germany that has lost to Sweden, Finland and Belarus by combined scores of 12-3. Big whoop.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1980 "Miracle On Ice" US Olympic hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union. It was one of the greatest sporting upsets since...well..."Upset" defeated Man O' War.
There was also a significant hockey game yesterday, in which the US team defeated the favored Canadian team 5-3 in pool play. Since sportscasters, more than anything, are looking for a story to put out, this win has drawn a lot of unfair comparisons to the 1980 Semi-final. Let's put things in perspective.
The 1980 US team was comprised of a group of amateur and college players, (since at the time, NHL players were not allowed to compete in the Olympics) while the Soviet players were the best the USSR had to offer. The 2010 team is made up of many of the younger American NHL stars who play hockey for a living, with a couple of veterans with prior International Hockey experience mixed in. While the US team may be built with an eye to the future (With young players like Kane and Kessel headlining the team) the scoring in last night's game was done primarily by the veterans.
Let's also keep in mind that we actually still kinda like Canada. They make good maple syrup, their bacon is wonderful, and we're not in the middle of a cold war with them. So while I'm sure there's some rivalry going on between the players, the US-Soviet hatred simply is not there this time around.
The 1980 Miracle game was for the Olympic Semifinal. The loser had to play for the bronze, with the winner going to the Gold Medal game. The 2010 game...a game in pool play good enough for Bragging Rights, and a bye into the Quarterfinals. Canada can only hope to make it to the Quarters be beating Germany. Yes...the same 0-3 Germany that has lost to Sweden, Finland and Belarus by combined scores of 12-3. Big whoop.
Friday, February 19, 2010
It just makes sense
I should get a tattoo that looks like a giant bruise.
The whole world is going to regret this, but why do you want to do that, Jeremy?
Well, today's Sametime Status is brought to you by the fact that I have a bruise on my left arm. It's not very big, and the colors have died down a bit...but it still hurts like a mother.
How did you get it?
The bruise, I owe to some genius interior design in the bathroom here at work. (Don't worry, I'm not going to sue) Since all of the upright options were taken, I was forced to use one of the stalls. The door opened outward, and included a longer than anticipated coat hook which stuck out into the door opening. Since I wasn't paying enough attention, I nailed my arm rather forcefully onto the hook. I actually may have bent it out of shape. I now have a bruise.
And this has what to do with tattoos?
Conservation of pain.
It's really quite simple. Getting a bruise is at least somewhat manly. People see a giant bruise and ask how you got it, and you get to say things like "got in a fight with a bear...barely made it out alive" or "halfpipe training" and shrug it off as if it was no big deal. People don't need to know you got it from a bathroom stall. The problem with bruises is that it hurts to get them. You generally have to injure yourself somehow.
With a tattoo, sure it hurts to get initially, but then you have it forever. It's a one time pain for a lifetime of manliness, rather than having to get non-stop injuries. I don't know why people haven't thought of this before!
The whole world is going to regret this, but why do you want to do that, Jeremy?
Well, today's Sametime Status is brought to you by the fact that I have a bruise on my left arm. It's not very big, and the colors have died down a bit...but it still hurts like a mother.
How did you get it?
The bruise, I owe to some genius interior design in the bathroom here at work. (Don't worry, I'm not going to sue) Since all of the upright options were taken, I was forced to use one of the stalls. The door opened outward, and included a longer than anticipated coat hook which stuck out into the door opening. Since I wasn't paying enough attention, I nailed my arm rather forcefully onto the hook. I actually may have bent it out of shape. I now have a bruise.
And this has what to do with tattoos?
Conservation of pain.
It's really quite simple. Getting a bruise is at least somewhat manly. People see a giant bruise and ask how you got it, and you get to say things like "got in a fight with a bear...barely made it out alive" or "halfpipe training" and shrug it off as if it was no big deal. People don't need to know you got it from a bathroom stall. The problem with bruises is that it hurts to get them. You generally have to injure yourself somehow.
With a tattoo, sure it hurts to get initially, but then you have it forever. It's a one time pain for a lifetime of manliness, rather than having to get non-stop injuries. I don't know why people haven't thought of this before!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Curl it!
Proud Supporter of US Curling!
I'm glad you are....they're probably losing a lot of their sponsorship dollars with their current performance.
While the Women's and Men's curling teams' collective record may stand at a mere 0-5 after the men's heartbreaking loss to Switzerland yesterday (I DVR'ed it), they're still very talented teams who have a chance to make it to the medal round. And you know what they say about playoffs....anything can happen.
That's great, but Jason Smith really has to start throwing a whole lot better. Forget the button, he wasn't even hitting the house in the last match.
I have full confidence in the whole team's ability to turn this competition into a real bonspiel.
SWEEEEEEP!!!!!
I'm glad you are....they're probably losing a lot of their sponsorship dollars with their current performance.
While the Women's and Men's curling teams' collective record may stand at a mere 0-5 after the men's heartbreaking loss to Switzerland yesterday (I DVR'ed it), they're still very talented teams who have a chance to make it to the medal round. And you know what they say about playoffs....anything can happen.
That's great, but Jason Smith really has to start throwing a whole lot better. Forget the button, he wasn't even hitting the house in the last match.
I have full confidence in the whole team's ability to turn this competition into a real bonspiel.
SWEEEEEEP!!!!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Giving up bad titles, too
I’m giving up lousy Sametime Statuses for Lent
That's pretty convenient. I had planned on giving up sarcastic comments when you write crappy Sametime Statuses.
Think we'll make it?
Not a chance.
That's pretty convenient. I had planned on giving up sarcastic comments when you write crappy Sametime Statuses.
Think we'll make it?
Not a chance.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
SCIENCE!
"Why do all my attempts at science end with me being punched by Batman?" – xkcd
I saw that comic last week. It was great.
So every once in a while, there's a quote from one of the whimsical webcomics I read on occasion that cracks me the heck up. This time, it came in the form of the mouseover text from Last Week's xkcd. It almost makes me wish Batman would come out and punch me whenever I try science. It would be worth it!
I saw that comic last week. It was great.
So every once in a while, there's a quote from one of the whimsical webcomics I read on occasion that cracks me the heck up. This time, it came in the form of the mouseover text from Last Week's xkcd. It almost makes me wish Batman would come out and punch me whenever I try science. It would be worth it!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Safer Than A Toyota Recall
Guaranteed way to save money! Do all of your shopping on Craigslist, but only buy from entries that use proper grammar.
You will starve, go homeless, and run out of clothes within a week.
This, of course, is the downside of my plan...but you will definitely save money.
Use of proper language is a lost art, helped along by various media outlets telling us to "Live Adventurous," watch "Less Commercials," and tell us "Here's today's winning numbers." These are all examples from actual advertisements, and if you don't see anything wrong with those, I hate you.
Craigslist is even worse, though.
Exactly. Craigslist sucks. Craigslist is like the Wikipedia of advertisement. Anybody who feels like it can write their own, and silly things like spelling and grammar are tossed to the wolves. Have a little fun. Go to craigslist and search for a car. Any car. You will invariably find one that "runs good." Other items "need sold today," are being sold for a "cheep" price, or have such a rambling wreck of a run-on sentence in the ad, you forget if you're buying or selling. It's obnoxious.
So I believe we have some wrapping up to do.
Indeed. Friday marked the end of the "US Olympian or Foreign Head of State" Theme Fortnight, and it introduced us to Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej. Jinelle plays women's Ice Hockey and is representing the US in Vancouver, having already played in the team's 12-1 win over China on Sunday.
That brings the final stats to an Un-Jeremy-Like 6 Olympians and 4 Foreign Heads of State. Way to beat the OCD and leave an unbalanced result, Jeremy.
Thank you. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the participants from the last two weeks and hope everyone had fun playing.
At this time, all of us here at Miracle Posting, Inc are proud to announce the winner of this week's contest. In an unprecedented achievement, we have Co-Winners! Loyal Readers Willie and Steve both chalked up 5 correct answers, beating out a 6-player logjam at 4 to claim the title. You'll both receive the coveted Jeremy Is In The Office Home Game; Volume VI - Olympic Medals. Enjoy!
You will starve, go homeless, and run out of clothes within a week.
This, of course, is the downside of my plan...but you will definitely save money.
Use of proper language is a lost art, helped along by various media outlets telling us to "Live Adventurous," watch "Less Commercials," and tell us "Here's today's winning numbers." These are all examples from actual advertisements, and if you don't see anything wrong with those, I hate you.
Craigslist is even worse, though.
Exactly. Craigslist sucks. Craigslist is like the Wikipedia of advertisement. Anybody who feels like it can write their own, and silly things like spelling and grammar are tossed to the wolves. Have a little fun. Go to craigslist and search for a car. Any car. You will invariably find one that "runs good." Other items "need sold today," are being sold for a "cheep" price, or have such a rambling wreck of a run-on sentence in the ad, you forget if you're buying or selling. It's obnoxious.
So I believe we have some wrapping up to do.
Indeed. Friday marked the end of the "US Olympian or Foreign Head of State" Theme Fortnight, and it introduced us to Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej. Jinelle plays women's Ice Hockey and is representing the US in Vancouver, having already played in the team's 12-1 win over China on Sunday.
That brings the final stats to an Un-Jeremy-Like 6 Olympians and 4 Foreign Heads of State. Way to beat the OCD and leave an unbalanced result, Jeremy.
Thank you. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the participants from the last two weeks and hope everyone had fun playing.
At this time, all of us here at Miracle Posting, Inc are proud to announce the winner of this week's contest. In an unprecedented achievement, we have Co-Winners! Loyal Readers Willie and Steve both chalked up 5 correct answers, beating out a 6-player logjam at 4 to claim the title. You'll both receive the coveted Jeremy Is In The Office Home Game; Volume VI - Olympic Medals. Enjoy!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 10
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 10: Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej. Simply tell us if Jinelle is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Alas, our theme Fortnight has come to an end, just in time for the opening ceremonies tonight. We'll wrap up the contest with a medal presentation on monday, but for now, you can have a look at yesterday's answer. Jens Stoltenberg is the Prime Minister of Norway, and will NOT be participating in the games.
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 10: Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej. Simply tell us if Jinelle is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Alas, our theme Fortnight has come to an end, just in time for the opening ceremonies tonight. We'll wrap up the contest with a medal presentation on monday, but for now, you can have a look at yesterday's answer. Jens Stoltenberg is the Prime Minister of Norway, and will NOT be participating in the games.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 9
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 9: Jens Stoltenberg
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Jens Stoltenberg. Simply tell us if Jens is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday, we introduced you to Leif Nordgren. Leif will be in Vancouver next week, waving the Red, White, and Blue as he represents the US in the Biathlon. For those of you who are unaware, the Biathlon is friggin amazing. You go cross-country skiing with a .22 rifle strapped to your back, then you shoot at targets...then you ski some more. Here's the best part...if you miss a target, you have to do a penalty lap! Here's Leif being interviewed following his Bronze Medal performance at the 2008 Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships in Ruhpolding Germany:
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 9: Jens Stoltenberg
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Jens Stoltenberg. Simply tell us if Jens is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday, we introduced you to Leif Nordgren. Leif will be in Vancouver next week, waving the Red, White, and Blue as he represents the US in the Biathlon. For those of you who are unaware, the Biathlon is friggin amazing. You go cross-country skiing with a .22 rifle strapped to your back, then you shoot at targets...then you ski some more. Here's the best part...if you miss a target, you have to do a penalty lap! Here's Leif being interviewed following his Bronze Medal performance at the 2008 Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships in Ruhpolding Germany:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 8
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 8: Leif Nordgren
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Leif Nordgren. Simply tell us if Leif is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Moving on to the answer from yesterday's challenge, Rockne Brubaker is a Pairs Figure Skater (Along with Keauna McLaughlin) who will be representing the United States in Vancouver next week.
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 8: Leif Nordgren
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Leif Nordgren. Simply tell us if Leif is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Moving on to the answer from yesterday's challenge, Rockne Brubaker is a Pairs Figure Skater (Along with Keauna McLaughlin) who will be representing the United States in Vancouver next week.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 7
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 7: Rockne Brubaker
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Rockne Brubaker. Simply tell us if Rockne is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday, we were introduced to Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Mr. Mirziyoyev is the current Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. No truth to the rumour that I simply included him in the contest because I'm amused by the name "Uzbekistan." No truth at all.
Keep those entries coming, folks...you're almost there!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 7: Rockne Brubaker
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Rockne Brubaker. Simply tell us if Rockne is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday, we were introduced to Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Mr. Mirziyoyev is the current Prime Minister of Uzbekistan. No truth to the rumour that I simply included him in the contest because I'm amused by the name "Uzbekistan." No truth at all.
Keep those entries coming, folks...you're almost there!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 6
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 6: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Simply tell us if Shavkat is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Last Friday, we left off with Stephen Harper. An amusingly large number of participants were not aware that Mr. Harper is, in fact, the Prime Minister of Canada. Roughly half of those still guessed correctly. Here is Prime Minister Harper talking about Hockey:
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 6: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Simply tell us if Shavkat is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Last Friday, we left off with Stephen Harper. An amusingly large number of participants were not aware that Mr. Harper is, in fact, the Prime Minister of Canada. Roughly half of those still guessed correctly. Here is Prime Minister Harper talking about Hockey:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 5
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 5: Stephen Harper
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Stephen Harper. Simply tell us if Stephen is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
And of course, it's time for yesterday's answer. Katharine (Katie) Uhlaender is an athlete in the craziest of Olympic sports...Skeleton. It's basically Luge except you go down the track head-first.
Here's a Link to Uhlaender in Action.
She will be representing the United States in the 2010 Olympics, which start a week from today!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 5: Stephen Harper
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Stephen Harper. Simply tell us if Stephen is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
And of course, it's time for yesterday's answer. Katharine (Katie) Uhlaender is an athlete in the craziest of Olympic sports...Skeleton. It's basically Luge except you go down the track head-first.
Here's a Link to Uhlaender in Action.
She will be representing the United States in the 2010 Olympics, which start a week from today!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 4
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 4: Katharine Uhlaender
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Katharine Uhlaender. Simply tell us if Katharine is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's celebrity was Robert Fico. Of course, Robert is the current Prime Minister of Slovakia, so the correct answer would have been "Foreign Head of State." Thanks to all who played yesterday, and good luck today. Here's Mr. Fico speaking in New York:
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 4: Katharine Uhlaender
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Katharine Uhlaender. Simply tell us if Katharine is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's celebrity was Robert Fico. Of course, Robert is the current Prime Minister of Slovakia, so the correct answer would have been "Foreign Head of State." Thanks to all who played yesterday, and good luck today. Here's Mr. Fico speaking in New York:
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 3
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 3: Robert Fico
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Robert Fico. Simply tell us if Robert is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's celebrity, Evan Lysacek is an American Figure Skater who will be on the ice in Vancouver skating for the Red, White and Blue. Thanks to all who entered!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 3: Robert Fico
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Robert Fico. Simply tell us if Robert is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's celebrity, Evan Lysacek is an American Figure Skater who will be on the ice in Vancouver skating for the Red, White and Blue. Thanks to all who entered!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 2
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 2: Evan Lysacek
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Evan Lysacek. Simply tell us if Evan is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
In keeping with Theme Week Quiz form, yesterday's celebrity was the easiest one you're going to get. Joeseph (Joe) Pavelski is a Center for the San Jose Sharks, (an NHL team, Evil Jeremy...they play hockey) who will be representing the good ol' USA in Ice Hockey at the 2010 Olympic Games. Here's Joe in action, scoring an Overtime game winner against the Dallas Stars:
Thanks to all who entered yesterday, and to anyone else, feel free to join in the fun! There's going to be 10 of these, so still plenty of time to get in the race.
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 2: Evan Lysacek
This week, we're getting to know our American Olympians and Foreign World Leaders in fun Theme Week fashion. Today...Evan Lysacek. Simply tell us if Evan is a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State.
In keeping with Theme Week Quiz form, yesterday's celebrity was the easiest one you're going to get. Joeseph (Joe) Pavelski is a Center for the San Jose Sharks, (an NHL team, Evil Jeremy...they play hockey) who will be representing the good ol' USA in Ice Hockey at the 2010 Olympic Games. Here's Joe in action, scoring an Overtime game winner against the Dallas Stars:
Thanks to all who entered yesterday, and to anyone else, feel free to join in the fun! There's going to be 10 of these, so still plenty of time to get in the race.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Olympics Theme Fortnight, Part 1
Jeremy's Sametime Status is Proud to Present: 2010 US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State Week!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 1: Joseph Pavelski
Welcome, everyone, to another rousing edition of "Theme Week For Fun And Prizes!" Since the 2010 Winter Olympics are a mere 2 weeks away, this seems like a great time to get to know your American Olympians.
Also, since the Olympics are a time to celebrate world diversity, this seems like a great time to get to know your World Leaders.
Each morning from now until the Olympics begin, you will be presented with a name. That person will be either a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State. Your job is to identify which it is and submit your entry.
In this contest, it is remarkably easy to cheat, since all the World leaders are in Wikipedia, and all the Olympians are on ESPN. This contest is all about fun and frivolity...and I'm already giving you a 50% chance of getting it right anyway, so don't cheat. It's pointless, and the prizes are crap.
Also, some of you may actually know the answer. In the event that is the case, let others play along too, and merely answer the question without any commentary. For example, everyone knows that Fredrik Reinfeldt is the Prime Minister of Sweden. So if today's question was "Fredrik Reinfeldt," your answer should be properly phrased, "Foreign Head of State," not, "Holy crap, Jeremy...everyone knows that Fredrik Reinfeldt is the Prime Minister of Sweden. What an easy question, you moron!" That would take away the fun for others.
So, here's what you do. Take a look at each day's name, and submit your answer of "US Olympian" or "Foreign Head of State" to me by 8AM the following day.
Answers are accepted in the form of an Email, Instant Message, or Blag Comment. Only one answer per person per day will be accepted, so make darn sure you mean it when you click that little "Send" button, because it's final.
Also, we did mention this was for Fun and Prizes right? Tell 'em what they'll win!
This Week's winners will receive the Jeremy Is In The Office Home Game; Volume VI - Olympic Medals.
Good luck everyone!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State? Day 1: Joseph Pavelski
Welcome, everyone, to another rousing edition of "Theme Week For Fun And Prizes!" Since the 2010 Winter Olympics are a mere 2 weeks away, this seems like a great time to get to know your American Olympians.
Also, since the Olympics are a time to celebrate world diversity, this seems like a great time to get to know your World Leaders.
Each morning from now until the Olympics begin, you will be presented with a name. That person will be either a 2010 US Olympian, or a Foreign Head of State. Your job is to identify which it is and submit your entry.
In this contest, it is remarkably easy to cheat, since all the World leaders are in Wikipedia, and all the Olympians are on ESPN. This contest is all about fun and frivolity...and I'm already giving you a 50% chance of getting it right anyway, so don't cheat. It's pointless, and the prizes are crap.
Also, some of you may actually know the answer. In the event that is the case, let others play along too, and merely answer the question without any commentary. For example, everyone knows that Fredrik Reinfeldt is the Prime Minister of Sweden. So if today's question was "Fredrik Reinfeldt," your answer should be properly phrased, "Foreign Head of State," not, "Holy crap, Jeremy...everyone knows that Fredrik Reinfeldt is the Prime Minister of Sweden. What an easy question, you moron!" That would take away the fun for others.
So, here's what you do. Take a look at each day's name, and submit your answer of "US Olympian" or "Foreign Head of State" to me by 8AM the following day.
Answers are accepted in the form of an Email, Instant Message, or Blag Comment. Only one answer per person per day will be accepted, so make darn sure you mean it when you click that little "Send" button, because it's final.
Also, we did mention this was for Fun and Prizes right? Tell 'em what they'll win!
This Week's winners will receive the Jeremy Is In The Office Home Game; Volume VI - Olympic Medals.
Good luck everyone!
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