*The Super Bowl was bad and the commercials were almost as disappointing.
*My favorites were: Doritios Time Machine, Bud Light Horse and Dog, and Radio Shack.
*I still can't figure out what the Denver Broncos did for the two weeks before the game.
*Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of my top five favorite actors.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Cousin Matt in Michigan.
*Kudos to Summer Sidekick for pointing out to me this morning that the Reggie Tales Blog is four years old this week. A lot of you wonder why I keep him on the payroll. Well, there's your answer.
*SNL had its best show in a long time this past Saturday. And Imagine Dragons were really good as the musical guest.
*Reggie Tales bonus shout out to Debbie in Lecanto.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014
Random Thursday on a Friday
*Oprah was snubbed? Give me a break. She was fine in The Butler. Nothing more.
*The real snubbing was of Tom Hanks for Captain Phillips.
*For my money, Wolf of Wall Street is a little better than American Hustle. But it isn't really the kind of movie that the Academy clings to. 12 Years a Slave will be your winner for Best Picture.
*In Mike Zimmer the Vikings have hired the exact opposite of Leslie Frazier. Which means he will actually display a pulse on the sidelines. And I think that's what players want to see. Frazier never spoke or showed emotion. Never said a word to the refs, players or other coaches.
*The Vikings defense will be better by default. The biggest question mark will be the draft and free agency. They need a quarterback.
*If you missed it yesterday, Dan Patrick had a great take on the hypocrisy that is the NCAA. What a sham that organization has proven itself to be over and over again
*Both Red Sox Daughter and Rain Man gave Lone Survivor very high ratings.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Dale in East Grand Forks.
*Duck Dynasty is back and better than ever.
*One thing that keeps me awake at night is wondering why the Vikings ever signed Josh Freeman. Then, only allowed him to play in one game in which he was woefully unprepared. If he was so awful, why did they sign him? It's their job to evaluate talent. I'm concerned they don't know what they are doing..
*The real snubbing was of Tom Hanks for Captain Phillips.
*For my money, Wolf of Wall Street is a little better than American Hustle. But it isn't really the kind of movie that the Academy clings to. 12 Years a Slave will be your winner for Best Picture.
*In Mike Zimmer the Vikings have hired the exact opposite of Leslie Frazier. Which means he will actually display a pulse on the sidelines. And I think that's what players want to see. Frazier never spoke or showed emotion. Never said a word to the refs, players or other coaches.
*The Vikings defense will be better by default. The biggest question mark will be the draft and free agency. They need a quarterback.
*If you missed it yesterday, Dan Patrick had a great take on the hypocrisy that is the NCAA. What a sham that organization has proven itself to be over and over again
*Both Red Sox Daughter and Rain Man gave Lone Survivor very high ratings.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Dale in East Grand Forks.
*Duck Dynasty is back and better than ever.
*One thing that keeps me awake at night is wondering why the Vikings ever signed Josh Freeman. Then, only allowed him to play in one game in which he was woefully unprepared. If he was so awful, why did they sign him? It's their job to evaluate talent. I'm concerned they don't know what they are doing..
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Random Thursday
*I hear there is a Paul Blart, Mall Cop sequel in the making. Haven't we been subjected to enough?
*To me, it seems like there are a lot of shows on TV about towing.
*Jack Morris deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. The process is ridiculous.
*Maybe if we all ignored Dennis Rodman he would just go away.
*A sequel that I would like to see is MacGruber. Will Forte says its been written and he's waiting for the movie to be made.
*West Fargo will soon be getting a Spicy Pie. That will be the third in the FM area. I'm still holding out hope for one in Grand Forks.
*If the University of North Dakota can get back to running the ball and play strong defense, I think they can quickly contend in the Big Sky. And I think under Bubba they will get back to that.
*Reggie tales shout out to Riley in Rochester.
*To me, it seems like there are a lot of shows on TV about towing.
*Jack Morris deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. The process is ridiculous.
*Maybe if we all ignored Dennis Rodman he would just go away.
*A sequel that I would like to see is MacGruber. Will Forte says its been written and he's waiting for the movie to be made.
*West Fargo will soon be getting a Spicy Pie. That will be the third in the FM area. I'm still holding out hope for one in Grand Forks.
*If the University of North Dakota can get back to running the ball and play strong defense, I think they can quickly contend in the Big Sky. And I think under Bubba they will get back to that.
*Reggie tales shout out to Riley in Rochester.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Random Thursday
*There are 5,500 tickets remaining for the Packers playoff game with San Francisco. I find that astonishing.
*A seven year deal for Jay Cutler with the Bears. Wow. He won't see the end of that contract.
*Speaking of the Bears, ex-coach Lovie Smith is now the new Tampa Bay coach. Let's face it, there just isn't any good available coaches out there.
*Which means the Vikings are in trouble. It was obvious they had to make a change but now what? I really don't care for any of the names I've heard associated with this opening.
*The Winter Classic yesterday in Ann Arbor was a classic. Great game in front of 106,000 people at Michigan Stadium.
*I've seen a handful of movies in the last couple of weeks:
*Anchorman 2: It was slightly funnier than I thought it would be. It might have been a little too long with the obligatory fight scene at the end dragging on. I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5.
*Saving Mr. Banks: Great movie. Tom Hanks is magnificent in the role of Walt Disney. Lots of great actors filling in some smaller spots in this film. A very good behind the scenes look at the story behind the making of Mary Poppins. 4 out of 5.
*American Hustle: A very unique and interesting movie. I liked it a lot. This is not your normal movie. If you're waiting for explosions and car crashes, this film is not for you. If you like tons of dialogue and witty 70s humor you're in luck. Can't wait to see it again. 4 out of 5.
*Bonus movie: Finally got around to seeing This is the End. Great movie. Very funny. Movie stars starring as themselves as they face the Apocolypse. James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride among others. A below the radar movie that didn't create a lot of buzz at the box office. Non stop laughs. 4 out of 5.
*-30 this morning in Grand Forks. It really doesn't make sense.
*I do want to see Wolf of Wall Street but I'm not sure when I have three hours to dedicate to it.
* Reggie Tales shout out to Thomas in Rochester.
*Doug, if I need to mail something to you, do I just send it to Zorbaz in Brainerd?
*A seven year deal for Jay Cutler with the Bears. Wow. He won't see the end of that contract.
*Speaking of the Bears, ex-coach Lovie Smith is now the new Tampa Bay coach. Let's face it, there just isn't any good available coaches out there.
*Which means the Vikings are in trouble. It was obvious they had to make a change but now what? I really don't care for any of the names I've heard associated with this opening.
*The Winter Classic yesterday in Ann Arbor was a classic. Great game in front of 106,000 people at Michigan Stadium.
*I've seen a handful of movies in the last couple of weeks:
*Anchorman 2: It was slightly funnier than I thought it would be. It might have been a little too long with the obligatory fight scene at the end dragging on. I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5.
*Saving Mr. Banks: Great movie. Tom Hanks is magnificent in the role of Walt Disney. Lots of great actors filling in some smaller spots in this film. A very good behind the scenes look at the story behind the making of Mary Poppins. 4 out of 5.
*American Hustle: A very unique and interesting movie. I liked it a lot. This is not your normal movie. If you're waiting for explosions and car crashes, this film is not for you. If you like tons of dialogue and witty 70s humor you're in luck. Can't wait to see it again. 4 out of 5.
*Bonus movie: Finally got around to seeing This is the End. Great movie. Very funny. Movie stars starring as themselves as they face the Apocolypse. James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride among others. A below the radar movie that didn't create a lot of buzz at the box office. Non stop laughs. 4 out of 5.
*-30 this morning in Grand Forks. It really doesn't make sense.
*I do want to see Wolf of Wall Street but I'm not sure when I have three hours to dedicate to it.
* Reggie Tales shout out to Thomas in Rochester.
*Doug, if I need to mail something to you, do I just send it to Zorbaz in Brainerd?
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Random Thursday
*Whatever happened to Subway stamps?
*Remember that rule in the NFL where if the visiting team couldn't call its offensive signals due to crowd noise, a penalty was called on the home team? Remember how visiting quarterbacks would look at the ref and wait for a flag? That was a weird and dark time in our football history.
*You ever wonder why kitchen mixing machines cost so much?
*As I've grown older, I've become less tolerable of the cold weather.
*According to Jimmy From Accounting, you can find gas in Fargo for $2.82 a gallon. It's $3.05 in Grand Forks.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Natalie in Newport Beach.
*I really hope Terry Ryan knows what he's doing in regards to the Ryan Doumit trade to Atlanta for a left handed pitcher. I liked Doumit.
*Remember that rule in the NFL where if the visiting team couldn't call its offensive signals due to crowd noise, a penalty was called on the home team? Remember how visiting quarterbacks would look at the ref and wait for a flag? That was a weird and dark time in our football history.
*You ever wonder why kitchen mixing machines cost so much?
*As I've grown older, I've become less tolerable of the cold weather.
*According to Jimmy From Accounting, you can find gas in Fargo for $2.82 a gallon. It's $3.05 in Grand Forks.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Natalie in Newport Beach.
*I really hope Terry Ryan knows what he's doing in regards to the Ryan Doumit trade to Atlanta for a left handed pitcher. I liked Doumit.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Random Thursday on a Tuesday
*Whatever happened with the Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin story? I have a feeling that when the truth comes out people will be quite surprised.
*I love when Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions loses. It almost removes the smug look on his face. And I still wonder if Matthew Stafford is an above average quarterback. Sometimes I feel bad for my Michigan relatives than I quickly remember I'm a Vikings fan.
*Does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induct everyone?
*Speaking of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I often wonder how huge Nirvana would have become. I really think there was true genius at work there.
*Reggie Tales shout out to TPetter in Warroad. Still the best shortstop in Northern Minnesota.
*When the dust settles, it will be interesting to see who survives the finger pointing over the failed Christian Ponder experiment. I'd like someone to address why the experiment went on for so long.
*Out of Work Hockey Guy got an advanced screening of "Anchor Man 2." His one word review? "Disappointing." I've been worried about this for a couple of weeks now. They have been promoting the movie so much it seems strange. I will still go, most likely on Saturday. I will let you know.
*I've never seen a "Fast and Furious" movie. In my mind, Paul Walker will forever be remembered for his work in "Varsity Blues," where he plays a quarterback. And at the end of the movie he becomes the head coach.
*I'm craving Chippers.
*I love when Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions loses. It almost removes the smug look on his face. And I still wonder if Matthew Stafford is an above average quarterback. Sometimes I feel bad for my Michigan relatives than I quickly remember I'm a Vikings fan.
*Does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induct everyone?
*Speaking of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I often wonder how huge Nirvana would have become. I really think there was true genius at work there.
*Reggie Tales shout out to TPetter in Warroad. Still the best shortstop in Northern Minnesota.
*When the dust settles, it will be interesting to see who survives the finger pointing over the failed Christian Ponder experiment. I'd like someone to address why the experiment went on for so long.
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*I've never seen a "Fast and Furious" movie. In my mind, Paul Walker will forever be remembered for his work in "Varsity Blues," where he plays a quarterback. And at the end of the movie he becomes the head coach.
*I'm craving Chippers.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Random Thursday
*Ron Burgundy on The Dan Patrick Show this morning was comedic gold. I hope the movie is half as funny.
*Hunger Games 2 was absolutely fascinating.
*Blowing snow the first couple of times is always fun. Then it's not.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Carson in North Carolina.
*I'm pretty sure Mike Tomlin knew what he was doing.
*I have no choice but to be excited the Minnesota Twins signings. Ricky Nolasco is a solid starter who immediately becomes their number one pitcher. And Phil Hughes might benefit from getting into a more spacious ballpark.
*I was torn between rooting for and against the Vikings last Sunday. But since Jacksonville is on a hot streak I'm convinced the Vikes can sew up that first pick. Which they will subsequently screw up.
*Hunger Games 2 was absolutely fascinating.
*Blowing snow the first couple of times is always fun. Then it's not.
*Reggie Tales shout out to Carson in North Carolina.
*I'm pretty sure Mike Tomlin knew what he was doing.
*I have no choice but to be excited the Minnesota Twins signings. Ricky Nolasco is a solid starter who immediately becomes their number one pitcher. And Phil Hughes might benefit from getting into a more spacious ballpark.
*I was torn between rooting for and against the Vikings last Sunday. But since Jacksonville is on a hot streak I'm convinced the Vikes can sew up that first pick. Which they will subsequently screw up.
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