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more about #badideas more comments → ClickClickThud: So does this mean I don't get to nail a virgin at the 50-yard-line to promote Shirley Temples? #advertising more » BruschisBrewsky: Shawne Merriman would like to know how much he could get for striking this pose every time he jumps on a pile at the end of the play. #advertising more » Steve U: Philly's Brent Celek was fined 15 yards These fines are getting out of control. Just a few years ago, this would have been worth 10 Yuenglings, top... more » AzureTexan: Next week, as part of a Make A Wish campaign organized by Johnnie Walker Red, Leonard Little will run down a family of six on his way home from the ga... more » ClintonPortishead: Nobody fined Kevin Everett for his "Guy Who Drank Too Much Everclear" move. #advertising more » Bobby Big Wheel: So Joe Buck was angry at Randy Moss for doing a Hanes commercial, and not for mime-mooning Packers fans? #advertising more » Juancho: It would have been totally worth it if he had given Bob Costas a Dirty Sanchez and screamed, "The CAPTAIN was here!" #advertising more » DirkToberFest: I call bullshit. No one has said a word about the stealth marketing with Charmin where every team wipes up the Browns. #advertising more » Colonel Dubby: Isn't Captain Morgan a chick's booze anyway? They should have product placement in Glee or something. #advertising more » Tony Reali's Winning Smile: Please Wipe Down The Rim After Dunking -That's what John Amaechi said more » Steve U: So, what's the policy on wiping down the rim after fisting? more » Hatey McLife: Why are they concerned? We all know that with enough money, NBA players can get cured of anything. more » sir_pantsalot: Today the WNBA is finally validated by the NBA stealing their practice of the players fisting each other. more » StuScott Booyahs: "Exploding" the fist bump is strictly forbidden, however. more » Stev D: Is this the end of the "if it's yellow, let it mellow" era? more » -
#nfl
NFL Mercifully Ends Stupidest Product Placement Ever
Philly's Brent Celek was fined 15 yards for an idiotic TD celebration Sunday, when he raised his right leg just like the doofuses in those Captain Morgan commercials. And yep, the awful rum maker was behind the whole thing. More » -
#nba
Please Wipe Down The Rim After Dunking
According to the Boston Herald, the NBA has issued "an anti-handshake" directive, asking players to fist or chest bump each other to combat swine flu. Also, please use a handkerchief when boxing out. [Herald/NoGutsNoGlory] -
#ballsdeep
Dear NBC, DIE
I hate you, NBC. I hate you so very much. All I wanted to do this weekend was enjoy some football. More » -
#sadwhimsy
Cub Fans Ruin Their Own Child's Life By Making Her A Cubs Fan
A Chicagoan e-mailed to ask why I have no love for the Windy City.Someone else e-mailed the answer. Meet new North Side resident, Waitle Nex Yeare. With any luck, the state has already placed her in protective custody. [Slanch] -
#nichollsstatecolonels
Nicholls State Mascot Will Smash Capitalism, Slash You In The Face
Greetings, Comrades! Nicholls State was named in honor of a former Confederate officer, but since the Civil War is (mostly) over, the school decided their Southern Gentlemen Warrior mascot needed an refresh. So now he's a bloodthirsty fascist oppressor. More » -
#badideas
Pittsburgh Steelers Love Their Illegal Gun-Shooting Parties (UPDATED)
Hackles have been raised by photos of a shooting event where civilians, including members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, are seen goofing off with possibly illegal weapons—all courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police. Hey, gun safety is for Seahawks. More » -
#badideas
Terrible Ratings Won't Stop Onslaught Of Sports Reality Shows
There have been a lot of sports-themed reality shows on TV lately—Superstars, Fourth and Long, The T.O. Show, etc.—and they all have two things in common. They are terrible and people hate them. So let's greenlight some more! More » -
#mediameltdowns
Sports Writer Turns To Pimping For Extra Cash
Things are tough these days for newspapers (don't say it) and their writers (don't say it), but if you must work a second job, please don't try "deriving income from prostitution," because that just causes more difficulties for you. (Don't....) More » -
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#badideas
Billy Mays' Death Is A Golden Marketing Opportunity
Billy Mays was the ultimate pitchman, so what better way to honor his memory than with a poorly conceived, possibly tasteless press release tangentially related to his infomercial lifestyle? Someone get Tony Mandarich on the phone. More » -
#nba
Phil Jackson Only Interested In Coaching Home Games
Jackson says he would consider letting assistant Kurt Rambis coach some road games next season, so that the old man wouldn't have to travel so much. And maybe Kobe could only play on even-numbered Saturdays! [ESPN] -
#gambling
Great Moments In Gambling: Cleveland Seagulls Cost Man His House
Betting on a mid-June AL Central baseball game seems like a brilliant path to financial freedom, but believe it or not, there are dangers. Like a flock of birds attacking Coco Crisp and costing you a $38,000 payday. More » -
#badideas
Awesome Boyfriend Ties Kids Up In Garage So He Can Enjoy The Game In Peace
Dilemma: You want to see the big game, but your girlfriend wants you to babysit. You could listen to the game on radio—or you could tie the kids up, leave them in the garage, and hit the bar. More » -
#baseball
New Miracle Bat Probably Illegal In This Solar System
Reebok's new Vector-O baseball bat uses special alloys (adamantium?) and speed holes to help you make the cover of Sports Illustrated for your Hulk-like home run blasts. Also doubles as a harmonica. [Uncrate] -
#badideas
Ashton Kutcher To Ruin Football For An Entire Generation Of Kids
The "actor" will star in a comedy about "a superstar NFL quarterback and a 12-year-old geek who magically trade bodies, then learn valuable lessons about humility and courage." Sigh. [First Cuts] -
#nfl
Chicago Wants A Second Terrible Football Franchise
This is what happens when you have two weeks of down time to fill, but it's somehow still football season. Crazy mayors get crazy ideas and people (like me) pretend to take them seriously. More »
