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The Last Word, With John Rocker

brettac1 — Wed, 10 May 2006 12:41:35 EDT

Yeah, I mean, it's not like there's a book documenting his steroid use or anything... it's all just speculation. And, I'm as liberal as the day is long, and I'd eat up a John Rocker conservative talk show - in fact, I'm not sure I can think of anybody who better personifies that world view as well as he does.

brettac1

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spicynuts — Wed, 10 May 2006 09:17:30 EDT

Stay gold, Ponycock.

spicynuts

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Unsilent Majority — Wed, 10 May 2006 07:56:19 EDT

chief- if you keep reaching like that you're bound to pull a muscle

Unsilent Majority

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papalovesmambo — Wed, 10 May 2006 07:54:26 EDT

the ponycock? you like the ponycock, yankeebunny? oh say it ain't so...

papalovesmambo

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Yankeebunny — Wed, 10 May 2006 00:11:58 EDT

Interesting...I find him attractive.

Yankeebunny

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Goulet — Tue, 09 May 2006 22:56:34 EDT

ponytails, cocktails, ponytails, cocktails; two things that will always rock but a word to all you males- don't ever lose those tails, cause then you'll just have ponycock

Goulet

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Gasface — Tue, 09 May 2006 19:02:32 EDT

I'll get you someday DirtyJersey, you'll see! Isn't that pic where Tony had that trippy dream sequence at the end of Season 2?

Gasface

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Smoking Pope — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:44:49 EDT

Chief, go to Murphy's and down a few cold ones to relax. Feel better? Good. You're relying on cold, hard logic to discourage childish behavior. Speaking as someone with a 5 year old, I can tell you that's not going to work. What you need to do is what all of us parents have learned long ago: Tune the kids out when they're being mindless and having fun. This has the advantages of lowering your blood pressure, letting kids be kids, and lessening the odds that TV crews will show up at your house because you've been reported for keeping 5 year olds in small cages (not that I'd know). By the way, a more realistic explanation is that Berman was "rescuing" a female coworker whom he judged to be in distress.

Smoking Pope

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Ty Webb — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:42:08 EDT

good blog topic, but I don't see the strong comparison with a lunatic racist and a juicing giant.

Ty Webb

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Captain Caveman — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:38:39 EDT

Mutoni, I support you. I try -- entirely too hard -- to support original witticisms in these here threads (while admittedly falling short in my own attempts as often as not). In a larger, national scope, few people even know about Berman's jackassery, and many many more actually enjoy his tired schtick. But here at Deadspin... with every. single. post... someone gets a yuk out of throwing it out there. I don't understand, and I won't pretend to. The irony, of course -- and I hope I'm using the word correctly, and not in the Morganian sense -- is that the YWML-joke users hate Berman for using the same catchphrases over and over, yet they defend the humor in driving YWML into the ground.

Captain Caveman

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UIUC-Chief — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:28:10 EDT

Alright the only reason I am posting this here, is because this is the latest post by Mr. Leitch. Like MondayMorningPunter, I too have a theory regarding "Leathergate" (by the way Mr. Berman's bio at wikipedia now references "you're with me leather") On to the theory: What if the woman who our fellow Deadspiner observed getting hit for hours by some stranger was Berman's daughter? (his bio claims he has two children, one who is a girl)The man turns 51 tomorrow, so figuratavely speaking she could be around 20 or so right now, so Berman walks in see's so drunk schumk hitting on his daughter and says you're with me leather and she follows him knowing he is pissed.(continuing my over use of parantheses, I know that my theory has holes for example not knowing the age of the daughter, her being underage and hanging out at the bar etc....) Can someone see if this is true, and thus hopefully ending the killing and dragging through the streets of the YWML jokes, please!

UIUC-Chief

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papalovesmambo — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:17:03 EDT

the man who caused me to hate my hometown team now takes on my political party. this has got to be some sort of deaniac plot. the first worthy of comparison to a rovian plot. as plots go. i thought the dalton daily citizen was just the newsletter from the double deuce.

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mmutoni — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:14:47 EDT

i'm not a fan of berman (he's probably the reason i hardly watch Countdown anymore) and am certainly not associated with him in no way, shape or form, but those "you're with me..." cracks are getting a tad nauseating. it's like everyone on this site is rushing to get it in the comments. I can't imagine anyone still laughing at them anymore.

mmutoni

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susan mullen — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:06:04 EDT

On Friday, May 5, Michael Savage received a request from ESPN to comment on an area baseball player or players using steroids (Savage broadcasts his national show from the San Francisco area). He read his response on his show, in effect that this country would be a lot better off if we worried about more important things.

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DirtyJersey — Tue, 09 May 2006 18:03:44 EDT

You're with me- not!

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Gasface — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:51:47 EDT

Sports overtones? I love that. Since that topic is the only one this man could arguably discuss with any level of expertise (arguably), I am intrigued that sports will only be present in the form of "overtones". Hannity and Rocker, coming up next. Dude, "you're with me jokes" are here to stay for the time being -like it or not (and i don't). Its like people in seventh grade who said "not!" until 9th grade. Just let them do it. They get their panties all in a bunch if you try to question them.

Gasface

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Frinklin — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:48:59 EDT

To hell with radio, Rocker needs to be on Fox News. I want Rocker and Hannity in a steel-cage match. The winner gets the beautiful and talented Alan Colmes.

Frinklin

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TripleHandsome — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:47:48 EDT

Mmutoni- what's with the Debby Downer? Or is your last name Berman? By the way..."You're with me Buzzkill"

TripleHandsome

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Smoking Pope — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:46:49 EDT

Re: You're With Me (insert witticism) You know, it strikes me that the YWML line is being used to make fun of Chris Berman and maybe that's not fair. His success with the leather-clad bar patron in question is seen as being successful due to one of the following: Berman's fame Berman's wealth Berman's looks (yeah, I know, just kidding) But what if it's actually due to the wondrous properties of the phrase itself? Before we continue to poke fun at Berman's pickup lines, we need to scientifically test the YWML line itself to determine its efficacy. I am calling on all Deadspin readers (male and female alike) to use the YWML line in their daily lives and report the results so we can determine whether we should make fun of Boomer because he's a tool that uses cheesy 70's era pickup lines, or because he's just a tool.

Smoking Pope

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apostles03 — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:44:02 EDT

Rocker is developing a 72-acre subdivision in Varnell near Georgia Highway 2 called Rockingham. Each home comes standard with a rusting Trans-Am up on blocks in the front yard.

apostles03

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mmutoni — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:37:45 EDT

i'm fairly certain these "you're with me..." jokes have run their course. give it a rest.

mmutoni

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Monkey Bidness — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:36:26 EDT

I thought of John Rocker the other day, when I was stuck behind a car going about 15 miles an hour in the passing line of the highway. I cursed, I beeped, I shot my high-beams. Finally the car let me pass and I got a look at the driver. Let's just say Mr. Rocker wasn't wrong about everything, and leave it at that.

Monkey Bidness

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Clyde Klutzzer — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:25:14 EDT

"He probably did it, so what?" You think Morgan is kicking himself that he didnt think of that?

Clyde Klutzzer

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TheWadeBlogs — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:24:13 EDT

When I looked at the source of the article I thought maybe something was up -- Dalton Daily Citizen? It had us wondering so did Darren Daulton start his own eponymous paper reporting on crazy, out-of this world baseball happenings?

TheWadeBlogs

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Basshole — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:22:47 EDT

His book is going to have Bill O'Reilly overtones? Does that mean he will talk about loofas and girls from Thailand sex shows?

Basshole

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The Gentleman Masher — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:15:23 EDT

It was often discussed here in Atlanta that someone should give him a daily talk show on one of the sparsely rated sports talk stations. That could be gold. And Rocker defending a steroid user is like Courtney Love pretending to be objective when talking about heroin.

The Gentleman Masher

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qyntellspitbull — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:10:59 EDT

Man, I'd love to hear how homosexuals and immigrants are ruining this country, all from a guy who couldn't cut it with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Besides, I bet O'Reilly can't even throw a fastball? Wait, neither can Rocker. Also, I'm not one to think something like this is a sign, but Rocker's ERA in 2002, while with the Texas Rangers, was 6.66. Just saying.

qyntellspitbull

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heyzeus — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:09:44 EDT

I sure hope he can share some his "conservative political commentary" on race and depressing subway rides in this book.

heyzeus

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ConorGameFour — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:09:10 EDT

I think the best part about this who thing is the sweet P-tail Rocker has in that picture. I know you can barely see it but you know its there. that's enough for me.

ConorGameFour

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Foosteps Falco — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:07:21 EDT

This book is the reason I learned how to read

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Captain Caveman — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:06:48 EDT

I hope he keeps the porny-tail.* *coined by Caveman as a young lieutenant

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Mo-hio — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:06:40 EDT

You're with me, conservative political commentary.

Mo-hio

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DirtyJersey — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:05:24 EDT

I can't wait for that book. Chapter 1: The truth about gays is that they're stupid, and don't belong in locker rooms checking out my butt. Chapter 2: The truth about people from Beirut is they shoulda just stayed there and blown themselves up instead of getting on the 7 train next to me. Chapter 3: The truth about ponytails in the year 2006 is that they're sweet, only no one outside of the crowd at Preakness realizes it yet.

DirtyJersey

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Mo-hio — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:05:15 EDT

If John Rocker's political affiliation doesn't make you want to vote Democrat, well, I'm sorry. I really am. This post will officially bounce this topic from sports to politics. Can we get this on Wonkette or something?

Mo-hio

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Reid Smith — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:03:37 EDT

Nice ponytail, Johnathon. Mel Gibson - Seperated at birth? Oh yeah and, "I used them, I just didn't know they were roids." That's not proof. I mean, Bonds probably just got the only batch of Cream and Clear that wasn't full of Roids, right?

Reid Smith

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cowbell204 — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:03:06 EDT

You're with me, mullet.

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Monday Morning Punter — Tue, 09 May 2006 17:03:04 EDT

I have to admit I was wrong about Rocker. I was sure he was a Vardon Grip kind of guy.

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TripleHandsome — Tue, 09 May 2006 16:57:34 EDT

ESPN Show Development Slate, Summer 2007: Off his Rocker- John Rocker is back and better than ever. Watch as the former dynamic closer talks about life after baseball and being a racist. Boggs on Boggs- After the tremendous success of Bonds on Bonds- Wade Boggs steps into the spotlight and shows the fans why he is still the greatest hitter of all time and the best regional Home Depot office manager. You're With Me Leather- Chris Berman is looking for love....and leather! It's the latest reality dating show- as Chris Berman dates 10 single ladies who love wearing tight leather mini-skirts. Who will he choose and take back, back, back to his place? Tune in to find out.

TripleHandsome

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Big Daddy Drew — Tue, 09 May 2006 16:56:09 EDT

Amazon offers you a great deal on the Rocker book if you buy it together with The Turner Diaries.

Big Daddy Drew

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TsetseFly — Tue, 09 May 2006 16:51:50 EDT

damn. I just found myself on the same side of an argument with John Rocker. I need to go run my head through a windshield.

TsetseFly