This has been a nice short week, building up to the inevitable shitshow that will start next week. That's right — changes are afoot at Deadspin. But we'll work through them together and make every attempt to keep this place as lively as usual given the circumstances. It's not earth-shattering, but it's just one of those design things that will appear to be a big deal at first and then be not-so-traumatic once everybody gets used to them, including me.

You'll know when it happens.

One last email question for the day:

AJ,

Are you absolutely sure that you're not the son of Gabe Kaplan, famous for Welcome Back Kotter? Look at this picture:

I rest my case.

Chad (Shoopmonster)

No, you dickfuck. And please say goodbye by to Shoopmonster, who will lose his commenting abilities starting next week.

Anyway — check out the top stories page to see what happened this week. I'm sick of fucking around with links and I need a nap.

I believe Tuffy and Spud are on board this weekend to talk about things sports-related. Monday, we'll be back in full swing.

Those of you who'd like to come to Kildare's this evening — gimme a shout. You know where to find me.

Thanks for your blahblahblah Deadspin.

Lates.

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