Second place

[bapo!]

When I was typing up the Alex Rodriguez post/thread, I realized that I might be the Swamp's second-biggest A-Rod apologist, behind Mister Dave. This isn't something to brag about. I'm also probably the second-biggest Billy Joel fan, behind AB. Again, the merits of Joel fandom are dubious.

I know that I am the biggest or the best or the most something-or-other in various things here in the Swamp: some good, some neutral, many bad. But in the A-Rod and Joel categories, I have a clear rival.

How about you, Swamp? Is there a Swamper who you want to see taken out so that you could be the Top Dog?

[Gunpowder]

I hope ARod hits 800 HRs.

I'm probably the number 1 Josh Gordon apologist in here.

Bronto would totally have me taken out so he can claim silkiest biceps.

[mister d]

When I was typing up the Alex Rodriguez post/thread, I realized that I might be the Swamp's second-biggest A-Rod apologist, behind Mister Dave.

Sounds like this also makes you the second most logical swamper.

[bapo!]

When I was typing up the Alex Rodriguez post/thread, I realized that I might be the Swamp's second-biggest A-Rod apologist, behind Mister Dave.

Sounds like this also makes you the second most logical swamper.

I'll accept that. Logical/clinical/analytical in my sports fandom, hyper-emotional in all other aspects of my life.

[rass]

Sounds like neither Shirley nor DiS made a power move today towards the goal of being the unquestioned #1 Swamp Dave.

[The Sybian]

Sounds like neither Shirley nor DiS made a power move today towards the goal of being the unquestioned #1 Swamp Dave.

DaveinNYC wins out, hands down.

[Brontoburglar]

I hope ARod hits 800 HRs.

I'm probably the number 1 Josh Gordon apologist in here.

Bronto would totally have me taken out so he can claim silkiest biceps.

And best butt

[The Sybian]

I hope ARod hits 800 HRs.

I'm probably the number 1 Josh Gordon apologist in here.

Bronto would totally have me taken out so he can claim silkiest biceps.

And best butt

Too bad you wore shorts over the yoga pants, so we couldn't see your butt.

I might be the #2 Josh Gordon apologist. I tried to temper my defense to prove to myself that I wasn't just swayed by Fantasy implications. Now that I know I'm not keeping him, I actually feel stronger that the NFL is fucking him over unnecessarily.

I think I am in the lead for douchiest in the Scotch thread. I don't get to talk scotch with anyone, and I occasionally read super-douchy website reviews and discussions. Plus, when I forget what I thought of a Scotch or beer, I can come back here and look. I can't get myself to post on the Beer Advocate site.

[mister d]

I'm the second biggest crybaby quitter here.

[BSF21]

Recently I'll put myself up for biggest bowling snob in here. Come at me Sabo.

[Sabo]

Recently I'll put myself up for biggest bowling snob in here. Come at me Sabo.

Yeah, but being a snob at something means you're at least competent at that thing. I still have a ways to go to be merely competent.

[govmentchedda]

There's a fucking Grantland mole up in here.

[govmentchedda]

Either that, or bapo! is actually Brian Phillips.

[bapo!]

I can't get myself to post on the Beer Advocate site.

I was going to suggest that we join and start posting. We could wreck that league together, as Johnny Manziel would say. But the sheer size of that place scares me. That, and the fact that it's a single-subject forum, which fosters unhealthy levels of obsession. (And morning drinking.) I do enjoy browsing the threads over there, but I don't want to be Anonymous Beer Fan #2416. I'd rather stay here, secure in my knowledge that I'm the 4th most knowledgeable and 8th douchiest beer geek in the Swamp.

Either that, or bapo! is actually Brian Phillips.

Is Brian Phillips a Billy Joel fan? What am I missing here?

[Ryan]

There's a "Top Second Banana" bracket on Grantland that started today. David Spade v. Beavis is being highlighted on Twitter on the moment.

[bapo!]

There's a "Top Second Banana" bracket on Grantland that started today. David Spade v. Beavis is being highlighted on Twitter on the moment.

Ah, gotcha. I hadn't made the rounds yet, but I see it now. Cute idea, but I usually (always) skip those Grantland brackets.

[The Sybian]

I can't get myself to post on the Beer Advocate site.

I was going to suggest that we join and start posting. We could wreck that league together, as Johnny Manziel would say. But the sheer size of that place scares me. That, and the fact that it's a single-subject forum, which fosters unhealthy levels of obsession. (And morning drinking.) I do enjoy browsing the threads over there, but I don't want to be Anonymous Beer Fan #2416. I'd rather stay here, secure in my knowledge that I'm the 4th most knowledgeable and 8th douchiest beer geek in the Swamp.

I just recently started occasionally browsing the BA threads. Typically a bunch of basement dwellers bragging that they "only" got 4 cases of KBS this year. "So bummed. I was second in line, punched an 87 year old woman in the face when the door open, and bought all 4 cases, leaving nothing for the other 100 people standing in line since 10:00 pm the night before. Sux." I do see Fluff's posts all over the place, though. I do like reading threads where brewers respond to comments and suggestions within the thread. Sixpoint is especially active, and has be very interested in trying Beast Mode. I have yet to see it, despite Sixpoint being in every store. I don't see myself ever posting a review. I can't get into pontificating about the nose, legs, appearance, lacing... of a beer. What drives me nuts is when people have to describe the glass they drank it out of. Style of glass (pint, tulip, chalice etc...) is one thing, but does anyone really care that it is a Chimay chalice, or a BCBC snifter? Fuck off.

[mister d]

Oooo, there's something I might have first or second place in, BA seniority. Join date of 06-09-2004.

[Johnny Carwash]

The trick to posting on BA is to find a way to weave the phrase "hints of rose hips and coriander" into each review.

[mister d]

"You do not taste Argentinian cloves in that porter. You just don't. I don't even think Argentinian cloves are a thing."

[MaxWebster]

if i still lived in/near Boston I think at this point i might actually have purchased an A-Rod shirtsey for this season.

I did receive Billy Joel albums for my birthday twice as a kid, so i'm not sure where that puts me in the rankings (52nd St / Glass Houses). I'm still low but if there's any "1980 Division" then I am champ.


does anyone else who otherwise does drink alcohol really really dislike beer? I may be first or second at worst on that dubious list?

also pie. Pie fucking blows. who tops me here? it sucks and then when you're done with it it sucks some more.

[Rush2112]

Pie is the gods gift to us mere mortals so that we may taste Heaven on Earth.

[A_B]

I only like certain pies - Pecan and Apple Pie A La Mode are about it.

I do love me some cobblers, which is basically pie made by people without round pans, though.

[Ryan]

What's that pie called where you bake a bunch of cake batter in a cake pan and then put, like, cake-style frosting on it? My wife does that for birthdays in our family and that's some good fucking pie.

[mister d]

Pie is just cake for adults.

[howard]

ooh, ooh, I got one!

I'm the second most ardent supporter of second amendment rights (non-active duty division). But I am not gunning for TT and first place; I'm good.

[TT2.0]

ooh, ooh, I got one!

I'm the second most ardent supporter of second amendment rights (non-active duty division). But I am not gunning for TT and first place; I'm good.

this is very true. it'd be hard to catch me without ending up on an fbi list somewhere. I'm second or first in the drinks all other alcohols but thinks beer tastes like shit department. disgusting stuff.

[Giff]

At whatever books Bensell is reading.