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Big TIme — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:59:33 EST

One thing that jumped right out at me about that message board is all the unnecessary quotation marks.

"Way to go" Barbaro!

Big TIme

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Cockeye Jones — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:59:12 EST

new add to wiki:
"His stall at New Bolton is decorated with cards and flowers sent in by virgin fans"

guess what word I slipped in there?
1 minute and counting...

Cockeye Jones

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SantaBarbaraWahoo — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:31:14 EST

You come into our house, you should get your behind kicked. You can't come over to our place talking noise like that. You'll get your butt beat. You from the other side of the Internets... You don't come into the Deadspin, baby. We've had a down couple of years but you don't come in here talking smack. Not in our house.

SantaBarbaraWahoo

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rmutt1917 — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:06:38 EST

I dunno if this relationship has been explored, but I just read a news tease about an immediate sellout for the 10th anniversary commemorative concert for Princess Lady Di's smushing, and the first thing I thought about was Barbaro. Has Elton John made his feelings known about Barbaro?

rmutt1917

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DD4Life — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:50:51 EST

You better be careful, Will. You don't want to end up breaking your hind leg too. But at least we have multitalented people doctors too.

DD4Life

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:51:12 EST

Here's a link to Barbaro's Friendster page...

just kidding, no one uses Friendster

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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Mr. Bigglesworth — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:43:40 EST

Currently on wikipedia:

Jason McElwain has been promised a ride on Barbaro when his leg heals.
Barbaro was a candidate for Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year (2006).
Barbaro is a leading candidate for the popular sports website Deadspin's Sportshuman of the Year Award (2006).
ESPN football commentater, and noted crack cocaine user, Michael Irvin gained controversy for insinuating Barbaro "had a little brother in him" on Dan Patrick's radio show. Irvin apologized, stating "That's how we joke in the stable"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbaro

Mr. Bigglesworth

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Tuffy — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:40:44 EST

We'll be the judge of the big uncontrollable assholes around here, thank you very much.

Tuffy

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:28:39 EST

Holy shit, IR - that site is great...

Hey! I have an idea! How about I nail a hat to your head and some pants to your ass? How about I nail a toilet to your big uncontrollable asshole?

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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StAlphonzo — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:08:19 EST

Dearest Barbaro. I hope you get well soon. Don't listen to these nabobs that yearn for your demise. But if the unthinkable does happen can I use you to make a nice pair of shoes?
Frau Blucher

StAlphonzo

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Tranny McHardpenis — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:05:15 EST

Must see site if you haven't already.
http://horsehater.blogspot.com/

Tranny McHardpenis

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StAlphonzo — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:05:11 EST

Poor Barbaro. If he doesn't make it perhaps we can turn him into a nice purse or perhaps some designer shoes.
Frau Blucher

StAlphonzo

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Little Wooden Boy — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:03:18 EST

Smoot, you've gotten the accolades already, but bravo once again. You sir, are a genius.

Little Wooden Boy

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:53:58 EST

this thread has been such gold that I resorted to using my firm-issued blackberry to check up on it last night. i knew i'd finally find a good use for that thing. and that brings me to my next question: when Bobby gets out of the hospital, do you think they'll give him a Barbaro Blackberry so he can keep checking his messages? i for one hope so

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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Craigbob — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:45:35 EST

I bet they figure it out when the owners ol' yeller their asses for losing.

Craigbob

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StartingAces — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:45:31 EST

TO ALL WHO HAVE CARRED FOR BARBARO IN THESE PAST MONTHS: HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. THANK YOU CARING,
CAROL JOHNSTON, 50; BUFFALO, NY, USA
posted on 2006-12-12 16:45:15

Sometimes the internet makes me feel like the world is broken.

StartingAces

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Jimbo — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:34:53 EST

Do the Horses even know they are racing?

Jimbo

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sexual_white_chocolate — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:34:44 EST

MY personal favorite...

Good morning Sunshine! Enjoy the nice and balmy weather today. We are all waiting for your report card from Dr. R today! Grow Hoof Grow! xoxoxoxo
Rosemarie; New York,
posted on 2006-12-12 10:23:46

sexual_white_chocolate

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ArkansasFred — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:26:59 EST

Remember that scene from the end of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back? When they travel all over the country to kick the shit out of the kids tht panned Bluntman and Chronic on the eBays? Yea. That'll be Dee Mirch. And you're next.

ArkansasFred

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goathair — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:25:31 EST

Sick Is What We Aim For

I can't wait to be added as Bobby's friend. I'm Pusha-T.

goathair

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shtickless — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:18:28 EST

Editing wikipedia pages is a hobby of mine. That whole Vince Carter is gay thing started when I edited his page.

shtickless

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JennieSmash — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:14:54 EST

What in the heck is a "bad doing" anyway? It sounds ... excretory.

JennieSmash

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Hextall454 — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:01:10 EST

You gotta put a body on Dee Mirch.

Hextall454

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Ricky And His Sticky Icky — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:55:40 EST

"You win, I'll place, whatever. It's all the same oatbag."

Sorry I couldn't resist.

Ricky And His Sticky Icky

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12 Inches of JT Snow — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:48:07 EST

oh sweet lord...WHY did i pick last night to have a social life (read: watch my touched by an angel boxset)? Smoot, pure gold. now add me as a friend artard.

oatbag time, i've got my oatbag now...

12 Inches of JT Snow

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shtickless — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:45:19 EST

"Barbaro is a wuss. David Akers kicked a field goal on one leg, why can't Barbaro run on three? I've seen dogs do it. I think he's milking this for the attention."

My contribution.

shtickless

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Shorty — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:40:39 EST

There's a plethora of "I love Barbaro" on the facebook as well...which ones to join...

Shorty

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ILovePaleHoseandPaleHos — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:33:14 EST

Wow, I can not believe I missed all this last night.

Smoot - nice work. If you create a Vicki Wilkins or Dee Mirich page, I'll buy you a case of beer.

ILovePaleHoseandPaleHos

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Craigbob — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:12:12 EST

Pfffft, Barbaro is dead. It's a different horse in each picture. These are the same people who see Elvis every spring on their yearly visit to the Vegas buffets.

The next Barbaro incident? He's going to come down with lukemia and the board is going to start to ask for donations........

Craigbob

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'Swirly' Move — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:07:48 EST

"Have you nothing better to do than this????????"

You're right, idiot... my time is better spent sending well wishes to a race horse on a message board...

'Swirly' Move

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Blackguard — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:20:48 EST

I have a question: the Wiki page makes reference to the Barbaro nutcases being convinced that his recovery has to do with his will to survive, etc. and seem to be most approving of it.

If these same idiots were to half-kill a cockroach in their kitchen and it went scurrying away under the oven, do you think they'd go back to their La-Z-Boy marveling at the roach's tenacity and will to live, then start up a message board devoted to roach worship? Would they bring in a vet?

Blackguard

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Abe Froman's Sausage — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:35:37 EST

*ESPN football commentater, and noted crack cocaine user, Michael Irvin gained controversy for insinuating Barbaro "had a little brother in him" on Dan Patrick's radio show. Irvin apologized, stating "That's how we joke in the stable"

Hoping that lasts at least a few hours

Abe Froman's Sausage

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Blackguard — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:21:14 EST

I already attempted to make that point on the Barbaro Wiki page Crookednose...

BTW, as I suspected Wiki is a comedy goldmine. The guy who has reverted the page the last few times (PSUMark2006) also contributes mightily to Wiki pages on Jean-Luc Picard and Becky (who I've come to find out is a Japanese singer). I don't think there's any doubt to his future as an aging single man with multiple cats.

Steady as she goes Number 1!

Blackguard

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Crookednose — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:15:16 EST

Correct me on something: Who raises this animal solely for the sake of whipping it and then putting it out to stud and then making MORE money off it? If Barbaro was a palimino, he would have taken a double tap to the forehead five minutes after the Derby.

Crookednose

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Blackguard — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:06:17 EST

I've been working on the Wiki page all day, some assclown keeps reverting it. FYI...watch the "history" tab on the Wiki article. I suspect the listed reasons for the edits/reversions are going to become comedy gold.

Blackguard

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Abe Froman's Sausage — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:02:01 EST

His induction into the Deadspin HOF in in the first paagraph of Carl Monday's Wikipedia entry.

Abe Froman's Sausage

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Matt Sussman — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:23:23 EST

I've been OoC for a couple days. I must have missed something. Who's Barbaro?

Matt Sussman

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shamu the whale — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:38:51 EST

According to the Deadspin Wikipedia entry, "Will Leitch's Haircut" is in the DSHOF, receiving 84.2% of the vote. Although I don't remember it being nominated, I think we can all agree that it deserves the honor.

shamu the whale

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The Professor — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:52:01 EST

Wikipedia

Barbaro's first offspring was named Elmer in honor of his father's future.

10 minutes and counting...

The Professor

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the angry rant — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:29:16 EST

Well someone's fired up over all this...the wikipedia page improvements get removed almost as soon as they're posted.

Can't you just see some frumpy old cat owner, hunched over his/her computer furiously typing, while cursing at those 'vandals' who keep changing the Barbaro page? Awesome. I can't WAIT for tomorrow on the UPENN site.

the angry rant

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ThatMarkDude — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:23:06 EST

The whole Barbaro situation is analogous to any human celebrity catching a minor cold; sure there are thousands of dying children in hundreds or war-torn nations, but clearly that is less significant than Lindsey Lohan's laringitis. Starving kids are pretty much all the same, but there is only ONE Lindsey Lohan!

Also, Barabaro is the only horse fluent in twelve human languages and Klingon.

ThatMarkDude

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Abe Froman's Sausage — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:22:48 EST

I REALLY hope this makes it:

barbaro, i hope you is well. i know the doctors is taking the best care of yuo, but im still gon pray for yuo brother. God bless and grow hoof grow

A'Mod Ned, 20, Florida

Abe Froman's Sausage

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Abe Froman's Sausage — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:05:17 EST

Barbaro likes Cheap Trick.

Abe Froman's Sausage

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Mickey O'Neil — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:47:32 EST

By the way there are numerous Barbaro MySpace pages...this one I'm sure can't be the official one. Judging of course, by Barbaro's answer on these survey questions:

"Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: I WILL KILL ALL YOUR CHILDREN AND SHIT ON YOUR HONDA"

also:

"How do you want to Die?: I want to die in battle while being ridden by Vin Diesel "

Mickey O'Neil

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Mickey O'Neil — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:39:52 EST

Barbaro has sex dozens of times a day, and even has a fluffer horse who gauges whether he's excited or not. They actually put a condom on him that likely resembles a car cover to make sure he doesnt impregnate the stupid whore fluffer.

He then goes out and gets washed, probably for the 2nd time of the day. And then he eats, repeatedly, until hes ready to make $500,000 and fuck again.

I feel bad for him like I feel bad for Derek Jeter. Fuck Barbaro..

Mickey O'Neil

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44 in a Row — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:34:58 EST

I just attempted to send Barbaro my love from "Steve Smith from Bristol, CT." LOOK FOR IT!

As a general note, I think the moderators might be on to the Bristol thing. It's a dead giveaway. What if we try "Lake Compounce", or "Mum City" (which Wikipedia claims is Bristol's nickname), or "Hartford County"? We're making it too easy on them.

44 in a Row

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Michael Bertin — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:31:35 EST

+1 UIUC-Chief

Michael Bertin

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Royalssuck — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:26:26 EST

You guys crack me up. 'My generation' never had Myspace, thank god. It's hilarious.

However, I am a bit worried. This might mean 2 groups are going to kill me in my bed.

We (the university) just voted 'no confidence' in the state board of regents today. I think that is like the colonists telling the British where to stick it.

Now the Univ of Penn -- any Ivy no less - is going to hunt us all down like the dogs we are.

Good thing I signed my name at the faculty meeting as 'Will Leitch'; although 'Barbaro' might have carried more weight (literally).

See you all in hell!

Royalssuck

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peytonloveskenny — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:21:44 EST

Here are Facebook groups for Barbaro. My personal favorite is "FUCK BARBARO."

peytonloveskenny

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Joe Slice — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:12:30 EST

Doesn't Tony Kornheiser's kid go to UPenn? If he's anything like his Pop he would be all over the Barbaro facebook account.

Joe Slice

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Fearson — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:09:17 EST

Barbaro went to college?

Fearson

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Kol Midre Cummings — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:06:47 EST

Can Barbaro have a facebook account too?

Kol Midre Cummings

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PQ Crash — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:05:42 EST

I wonder if Berman has a bareback fantasy about Barbaro, or, if he prefers assless leather chaps, or, just a leather saddle.

PQ Crash

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peytonloveskenny — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:05:33 EST

That's no longer on Wikipedia. That took all of five minutes.

peytonloveskenny

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Joe Slice — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:01:59 EST

Imagine if Berman was into horsehair products instead of leather. Imagine the cross-topic posting possibilities.

Joe Slice

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Kid Canada — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:57:42 EST

From Wiki (for now):

Barbaro is a leading candidate for the popular sports website Deadspin's Sportshuman of the Year Award (2006). This would be the crown jewel of Barbaro's life of achievement. However, as a horse, the odds of him comprehending the magnitude of this honor are slim.

I'm trying, people! I even spelled honour without the U.

Kid Canada

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Roy Hobbs — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:53:52 EST

Oh and for those of you still up, there are plenty of links available on the wikipedia page.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbaro

Roy Hobbs

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Roy Hobbs — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:51:09 EST

Given the accumulated IQs here, I wanted to check if somebody had defaced the wikipedia page yet. No such luck.

However, there are a number of message boards that might be interested in hearing from those of us on the hell express:

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/gb/horsehats

Hmmm....It would seem that someone has already been there.

Roy Hobbs

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Kid Canada — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:48:36 EST

sooz, I didn't make it up, I swear!

I like that it's signed Mrs. Anthony Capurso. Who still does that? Someone stuck in the roaring twenties.

Kid Canada

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soozycue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:43:20 EST

Jesus Christ, Kid Canada. That was gold.

soozycue

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Shorty — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:40:14 EST

God damn it I missed the fun...fucking devils sucked balls tonight anyway

Shorty

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UIUC-Chief — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:37:40 EST

"Sure hope your New Year brings you nothing but misery, just what you are trying to cause for others."

Dear Alpo Food supporters,

I am a Cubs fan, I welcome your misery with open arms, nothing can hurt me.

~UIUC-Chief

UIUC-Chief

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Blackguard — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:36:43 EST

I have this wonderful anticipatory feeling...I think everything up until now has just been sort of a cold war. There can be no doubt that somewhere in the bunkers (and stables) at UPenn the enemy is preparing for battle and has an army of lunatic senior citizens and their cats ready and willing to do their bidding.

The forces of good, headquartered here at Deadspin, must be vigilant and not only be prepared to fend off the initial onslaught of righteous (yet tragically irrational and clinically insane) babble sure to spew forth from the Barbarites...but be willing to conduct a counterattack so complete that its level of wit, intelligence and pure snark will surely wipe out the plague that has grown upon the tubes and the eBay (God bless you Coach Bowden).

If you could actually hear me right now, it would go something like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/Pattonintro....

Blackguard

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Kid Canada — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:31:38 EST

I did a little Google search for our Barbaro supporters, the Capursos of Astoria, NY.

I found this letter to the editor from 2001:

To The Editor:

Today is Good Friday (Apr. 13). I went to St. Joseph's on 30th Avenue to meditate, pray and light candles on this holy, sad day.

But to my amazement, there were young children running around and screaming-playing as if in a park. Why?

You couldn't even think or pray. What's wrong with people? This is a Holy Day. Take the children to a park or, better yet, teach them to behave.

Thank you and Happy Easter.

Mrs. Anthony Capurso

Astoria

What is wrong with these children running around on Good Friday? They'll have plenty of time to run around when they BURN IN HELL!

Kid Canada

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Will Leitchs Unfinished Novel — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:18:49 EST

Oh, and fantastic work, Smoot. Will should give you a free post or something.

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Will Leitchs Unfinished Novel — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:16:46 EST

Shit, out with the family wasting another evening, and missed all the Barbaro goodness. Will have to get the wife to link her Myspace to Barbaro's; I sense a new Myspace pal in the offing.

Will Leitchs Unfinished Novel

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The Professor — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:55:36 EST

PandS...only 15? Did you count me?

-I Am Barbaro's Love Child

The Professor

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55 — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:17:25 EST

Do you think we should find some new testament turn-the-other-cheek christians to poke with sticks instead of the old testament, angry God, eye-for-an-eye ones?

Just a suggestion . . .

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Probity and Sport — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:12:40 EST

Yeah, I have a distinct feeling the Moderator is gonna notice when there are about 15 posts waiting for him (or her) tomorrow regarding Barbaro's newest website.

Ah well. We've upped the ante. Let's see what Dee Mirich does to respond.

Probity and Sport

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THE hoi polloi — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:10:56 EST

No, Andie, you were just the first DS chick I thought of when making up the myspace "adds"

THE hoi polloi

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Lady Andrea — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:05:09 EST

Does this mean......that I think Barbaro's hot?

Well, yeah, okay.

Lady Andrea

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THE hoi polloi — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:58:39 EST

Please dont get mad at me Andie/UM, you were just the first two to come to mind. That should actually be a badge of honor...

THE hoi polloi

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THE hoi polloi — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:56:08 EST

Dear Barbaro...
"thanks for the add and happy "Hump" Day. UM
"thanks for the add, you're fucking hot." Andie
"thanks for the add, but I've had bigger..." Holley Mangold
"thanks for the add, nice saddle." NY Giants O-lineman

THE hoi polloi

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PQ Crash — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:33:54 EST

If there was anything that would tempt me to create a MySpace page, getting Barbaro to add me as his friend would be it. My only hope is that those "get-well Barbaro" messengers fall for it.

PQ Crash

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josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:19:35 EST

*two

josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you

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Fearson — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:17:03 EST

I had to set my profile to private so people didn't see that I got turned down by a babe to go to the candlewalk last weekend. Oh the shame.

Fearson

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being_sven — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:11:24 EST

Funny, after becoming Barbaro's Myspace friend, I realized I had a picture of me hugging a plastic horse from Goodwill.

Must be fate.

being_sven

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Spectacular Sam — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:10:28 EST

Barbaro you are now my friend. You cannot read this though and it will not be read to you.

Spectacular Sam

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Let's go get HED — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:59:28 EST

Whoever wrote this crossword must read Deadspin...#35 Across: World Cup 2006 Winner, # 55 Down: NBA Winner, 2006, #110 Across: Horse's exhalation!

Let's go get HED

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I Party With Smoot — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:51:51 EST

7 letters, I assume?

I think BIGBOSS fits.

I Party With Smoot

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Ben — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:49:45 EST

Attention University of Pennsylvania students: Barbaro's Facebook future awaits.

Ben

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ImAManImForty — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:49:42 EST

The Church of Barbaro seems to idolize a vengeful and spiteful deity.

To paraphrase Dennis Miller...

Most of us think of God as Bing Crosby in "Bells of St. Mary's", but these Barbaro-arians think he is more like Bing Crosby in real life.

ImAManImForty

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Let's go get HED — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:46:59 EST

Thanks! Elmer's just wasn't working for me.

Let's go get HED

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josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:46:34 EST

who will end up being our "Ned"??

I've been on the sideline for the run-up to the brawl, plus no one knows who I am, so I am the perfect casting of "Ned".

To bolster my case, I acknowledge that I've foiled to muggings. One, in Barcelona, Feb '00; the other, in Cluj-Napoca, Apr '03.

josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:43:21 EST

Easy, HED.

Dogfood.

ArkansasFred

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Let's go get HED — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:39:22 EST

This week's New York Magazine Crossword, #53 Across: Kentucky Derby winner, 2006...any ideas????

Let's go get HED

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Dweeze — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:37:47 EST

For the first time since I created a myspace page, I've asked to be someone's friend. I want to be Barbaro's friend.

Dweeze

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Lizabelle — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:31:09 EST

I just attempted to send Barbaro my love from "Steve Smith from Bristol, CT." LOOK FOR IT!

Lizabelle

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soozycue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:27:11 EST

Fuck yeah, AFWAPP!

Ditto, Lizzy.

soozycue

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Lizabelle — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:25:08 EST

Thank you all very much, I just snarfed a combination of turkey and bubbly water all over myself from reading this thread. That myspace page is nothing short of pure brilliance.

Lizabelle

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Blackguard — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:23:37 EST

soozycue, you're a T-Wolves fan? You rock.

Blackguard

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Sigerson Holmes — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:22:40 EST

Dude, we're going to end up in an all-out war if cooler heads do not prevail.

Sigerson Holmes

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soozycue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:22:10 EST

I have officially obsessed over the Barbaro Myspace page long enough. Someone cut me off. It's time.

soozycue

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Blackguard — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:21:32 EST

+1 Professor...Smoot has elevated his game mightily here. This is on the order of a 5-for-5 with 3 HRs and a couple of sparkling-defensive-gems night.

Blackguard

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Prada James — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:21:10 EST

Calmer than you are.

Prada James

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The Professor — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:18:46 EST

If there is ever a commenter wing of the HoF, I will remember this

The Professor

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the angry rant — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:08:53 EST

Smoot: that myspace page is, indeed, a work of art. Beautiful.

the angry rant

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Probity and Sport — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:00:54 EST

Now that I look at it, I'm a little surprised this is really the first Deadspin grouping on MySpace. That said, it won't be the last. Brilliant work IPWS.

I've never felt closer to you guys than today... stalking you all through your myspace pages.

er... I mean...

Probity and Sport

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SmedIndy — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:00:33 EST

You know, Ralphie got whacked on the Sopranos over a stupid fucking horse. You never know, maybe a Jersey mobster posts on that board. Just don't squirt Raid in his eyes.

SmedIndy

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44 in a Row — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:58:42 EST

There are some things you just can't un-read

ALL THE WAY TO THE JELLY!

That's been stuck in my head like a shard of glass all week.

44 in a Row

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Footbaw — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:57:20 EST

I think we should raise some money, buy one of these and leave it as a peace offering at the Wal-Mart that most of the Barbaro folks tend to congregate...

Footbaw

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The Professor — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:54:08 EST

I agree MEtschick....

I call for a DSHOF Revote!!!
all in favor say "Grow, hoof, grow! "

Barbaro and Me BFF

The Professor

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Metschick — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:53:43 EST

Arkansas Fred: I got scared off my some of the blurbs in the google search. There are some things you just can't un-read, and I don't need some Barbaro slash invading my brain.

Tattooed: true. The original Barbaro thread alone should've given Barbaro enough to enter the HOF. I laughed till I cried reading that thread - and had to explain why I was crying at work.

Metschick

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drew.catt — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:47:47 EST

That's what I was looking for. I'm just looking for a laugh, and these chuckleheads seriously think that their notes are helping Barbaro heal.

I'm waiting for that sweet day when a newly-healed Barbaro kicks some of these chuckleheads in the head...

Either that or their kids sniff on Barbaro brand glue.

Yep, straight to hell.

drew.catt

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StuScott Booyahs — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:47:28 EST

How is it again that Barbaro is not in the DSHOF?

He'll get in next year ... he's a second-ballot HOFer.

StuScott Booyahs

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:45:39 EST

metschick: too many people were drinking haterade that week (mostly bitter non-commenters). I voted for him from every computer I had access too, but to no avail. He's a shoe-in next time around, hopefully.

TattooedMess(iah)

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:44:31 EST

Metschick,

You get a chance to look at the Barbaro fanfic? Dynamite stuff.

ArkansasFred

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Metschick — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:42:27 EST

How is it again that Barbaro is not in the DSHOF?

Metschick

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VICK killed BARBARO — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:38:11 EST

Jeez, and here I was sitting here all this time thinking Will Leitch was polite Midwestern folk. Turns out he's just another snide New Yorker who sits in his shiny metropolis wishing harm on innocent creatures.

VICK killed BARBARO

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:35:05 EST

People have stopped spending time thinking of clever things to say on Deadspin and are now thinking of clever things to say on the Barbaro MySpace page. The times they are a changin'.

TattooedMess(iah)

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I Party With Smoot — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:19:59 EST

Greater number: Page views on the Barbaro Myspace or combined IQ on the Barbaro Message Board?

I don't think it's even close...

I Party With Smoot

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Senator Boomdog — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:18:35 EST

My favorite:

Barbaro,this site needs to stay until you are able to walk out of the hospital. Millions care about you, your owners and doctor. You have become one of the great stories of our time.
Margaret Litt; Prospect, CT, USA
posted on 2006-12-12 17:53:49

The greatest stories of the twenty-first century:
MAN CURES CANCER
MAN WALKS ON MARS
WORLD PEACE
HORSE WITH BROKEN ANKLE DOESN'T DIE

Senator Boomdog

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:13:21 EST

Smoot - that page is a goldmine... so very well played. The caption to the picture of Barbaro on the computer almost made me fall out of my chair.

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:08:28 EST

These had to have been posted already, but if not:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/50822

and

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33856

ArkansasFred

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grungedave — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:05:03 EST

Thanks for be-friending me, "Barbaro"!

(and yeah, gotta keep the page private these days... too many corporate spies!)

grungedave

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Senator Boomdog — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:04:15 EST

Hey, ease up on the poor lady. She put a yellow "support our troops" sticker on her car, so she never has to worry about "most of the issues in our country, most of them negative."

I can't fucking WAIT to eat Barbaro. I bet he's delicious.

Senator Boomdog

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Barry White Stripes, Office LW — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:02:31 EST

Yes! I am barbaro's friend!!!

Deadspinners on myspace, unite!!!

Barry White Stripes, Office LW

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StuScott Booyahs — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:59:14 EST

Times Photo: Knew that you have it in you. You are the Greatest. Outside to graze with the Bluebirds and Sparrows, Cardinals. Rainbows Above.Angels.My Sentimental Friends.Love,Dee Mirich
Dee Mirich, 40; Merrillville, IN, U.S.A.
posted on 2006-12-12 10:39:25

I can envision this guy staring down a hole and yelling "IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN"

StuScott Booyahs

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The Fan’s Attic — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:58:19 EST

Stephen A., is that you?

The Fan’s Attic

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Barry White Stripes, Office LW — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:54:38 EST

I proudly work for Wu-Tang Financial on the myspaces! Diversify yo bonds, bitches!

Barry White Stripes, Office LW

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:53:28 EST

Is a Dee Mirch Myspace far behind?

ArkansasFred

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:51:48 EST

i used to have my firm's name listed in my jobs section until i googled the firm and my page came up 4th. i'm sure the clients would love to see my linked video of mrs. garrison explaining evolution, though.

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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Fearson — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:51:07 EST

Neil Diamond listening pet hugging hippies!

Fearson

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:49:06 EST

AF- I figure I'll worry about finding a real job that cares about my shitty taste in music (and my scantily clad female friends) after college. For now my bosses could care less.

TattooedMess(iah)

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:42:11 EST

SHH,

Way ahead of you.

ArkansasFred

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:40:42 EST

And I now realize that I just repeated what about 5 others have just said before me. My B.

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:39:24 EST

Mine is private because employers use it now as a cheapskate background check and might like the fact that I have awful taste in music. Assholes.

ArkansasFred

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:38:45 EST

You know what other fun Barbaro's myspace page has brought to our lives? That's right - you get to play "guess the commenter"!!

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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Blackguard — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:38:27 EST

Smoot...YOU ARE A FUCKING GENIUS!!! I bow down to you sir.

Blackguard

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:37:43 EST

Arkansas Fred, in my case, very un-current pictures.

Also, why the private profiles for some of you? Has commenting on Deadspin made you so famous you don't want all the laypeople to start begging for your friendship? (I say this jokingly)

TattooedMess(iah)

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BigTDog — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:36:50 EST

Will:
Ask them to make a donation to the Adam Knox Fund. Maybe that will shut them up. And provide more fundage for a worthwhile cause.

BTW: Where do we stand on the AKF? Any status reports?

BigTDog

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JB* — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:34:24 EST

Pete -

I, too, tried a couple of Tim Temples posts imploring for calm as Bobby has taught us... Damned moderator finally started reading the messages I guess.

Or these threads.

JB*

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ltwinslow — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:33:32 EST

just a reminder to the good christian Barbaro well wishers.

ltwinslow

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DaveWannstache — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:33:20 EST

this is mine that I hope gets posted.

Hey Barbaro, just wanted to let you know that I understand what it is like to be sidelined with an injury keeping me from competing, thankfully I am back to full strength and I know you will be too!

Good luck buddy!
This oats for you!

Ned- Miami, FL

DaveWannstache

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:32:06 EST

I've gotten about 25 profile views in the short time that I've been on Barbaro's Top 8. It's doing amazing things for my self confidence, unless it's Dee Mirich trying to find out where I live so she can gun me down.

TattooedMess(iah)

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:32:04 EST

Suddenly Deadspinners have names and faces thanks to IPWS.

ArkansasFred

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Pete Gaines — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:26:52 EST

My unsuccessful posts today:

Jason Whitlock
Tim Temples
J. Mary Ottie

Successful post:
Fran Dunphy

I have too much time on my hands. Finals week rules!

Pete Gaines

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ltwinslow — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:26:42 EST

I don't believe people could sink any lower than YOU!!!!!!

i've never been one to shy away from a challenge

ltwinslow

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mattymatty — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:24:45 EST

I tried to BE Barbaro's FRIEND, but HE told ME to fuck OFF. Now I'm CRYING!!!!! See what you do YOU EVIL HORSE lovers!!!!??? SEE!!! WHAT!!! YOU!!! DOOO!!! (????)

mattymatty

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grungedave — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:21:20 EST

adding on... Smoot's myspace page wins. Funniest shit I read all day.

grungedave

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soozycue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:19:51 EST

Oh, snap! Adheshive's going straight to my Top 8! Thanks deadsin!

soozycue

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racistmascot_inc — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:19:46 EST

Barbaro is Jewish? That's gotta be the biggest Jewish cock ever.

And BigRicks, don't pin this shit on us. Ohioans are dysfunctional and hilariously quirky, not batshit insane.

racistmascot_inc

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Critic — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:13:47 EST

Barbaro could be what, maybe 100,000 chicken nuggets? Or he could be used as a flower bed.

These cretins writing to a horse affirm the widely held belief that most of humanity is stupid.

Critic

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Spispy Chicken with Rice — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:02:45 EST

Maybe the funniest by-product of this whole thing is that well-wishing messages are being intercepted because the screener at the Barbaro Board thinks they are malicious.

Grow, hoof, grow!

Spispy Chicken with Rice

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:58:52 EST

ps - they must have my ip blocked or something over on the board. i can't seem to get anything through. either way, if anyone sees a message from Ann A. Gramatica, please let me know!

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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Michael Bertin — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:58:22 EST

Actually, it's not just retarded, it's sick and dangerous. It leads to stuff like murdering abortion doctors and flying airplanes into buildings.

Uffda, you had to bring Cory Lidle into this, didn't you?

What? Still too soon?

Michael Bertin

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:57:05 EST

i hope barbaro accepts my friend request soon, i need to get a-commentin'

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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SpecialKay — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:55:19 EST

Smoot: You're my heeeeeeeroooh

SpecialKay

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claude balls — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:52:39 EST

I want to party with I Party With Smoot. Bravo, sir, bra-fucking-vo.

claude balls

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Satyr Icon — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:49:52 EST

Barbaro: You know, before I am read any more messages, there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the months, and I've whinnied to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a hoof injury!! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few races, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!

(the Barbaro Message Board Cult looks shocked and dismayed...)

I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?

(to "Dee Mirch")

You, you must be almost 40... have you ever kissed a boy? Seen a human penis?

("Dee" hangs her head)

I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't post on a message board about Seabiscuit's injury! I LIVED! So... move out of your parent's basements! And get your own apartments and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just a hoof injury dammit, IT'S JUST A HOOF INJURY!

Dee: Are- are you saying then that we should pay more attention to the message board? Get a high post count?

Barbaro: NO!!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING AT ALL!!! HEY, YOU GUYS ARE... THE LAMEST BUNCH... I'VE NEVER SEEN...

Satyr Icon

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I Party With Smoot — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:49:15 EST

I'm amazed that I have a girlfriend. Honestly.

I Party With Smoot

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lozo — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:46:06 EST

i actually had a blog going for a while called Kill Barbaro, but it got old for me fast and I took it down.

if you want to see some malicious comments, i suggest googling "Kill Barbaro" and looking the cache of whatever page you can see.

lozo

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Wingman — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:45:59 EST

I'm starting to worry that the Barbaro board could turn into our O&A night at St. Patricks (anal for the younger readers). Deadtern you are the one responsible for keeping us safe from them!

Wingman

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The Professor — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:44:24 EST

ooo so yall mother fuckers dont have shit else to say bout me homey Barbs... damn you know the funny thing is that mother fuckers like yall wont have the balls and say it to his face.. when he makes it back to the league he will shoot a middle hoof at yall and say fuck all my haters.. Barbs is the realest, and my name is Lucius Seymour get it right!!

The Professor

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Phony Gwynn — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:43:53 EST

At a halloween party in college, a couple of frat members drove their float (which was a big paper-mache goose on a golf cart) onto my friends' lawn, which was nothing but rocks. They thought they were so bad-ass.

Then they got stuck. And the drunk people came out. And started messing with the float. The frat guys warded them off for a while until, amused, I yelled "KILL THE GOOSE!!!"

And so they did.

We need to kill this goose, people. Metaphorically speaking, of course.

Phony Gwynn

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The Man with No Name — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:43:09 EST

I Party With Smoot,

Brill-iant.

The Man with No Name

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Metschick — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:42:38 EST

That Barbaro myspace page is a work of art.

Metschick

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MDT — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:41:33 EST

I think soozy knocked it out of the park

We are now "Deadsin".

MDT

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SA — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:40:00 EST

Barbaro is Jewish? I thought he worshipped Ra.

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Spectacular Sam — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:39:59 EST

That myspace page is fantastic:
"Occupation: Horse"

Spectacular Sam

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:39:34 EST

I Party With Smoot- that is fucking hilarious. +100

TattooedMess(iah)

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Pete Gaines — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:39:28 EST

Will...You would tell us if you got an angry email from Dee Mirich, wouldn't you?

Pete Gaines

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Oops Pow Surprise — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:38:54 EST

I was sorely disappointed to see that my post from "Carol Monday" and her two cats "Cooper and Mike" didn't show up. Tragic.

Oops Pow Surprise

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Clare — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:38:14 EST

Never mind. I found it.

Clare

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rsr26 — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:37:28 EST

You don't come over to the Deadspin playing that stuff. You're across the ocean over there. You come into our house, you should get your behind kicked.

rsr26

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BigRicks — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:37:23 EST

Half of my family is from Ohio. Even with a Masters degree I still consider myself half-retarded thanks to that God forsaken state. I guarantee that 100% of those Barbaro posters have Ohio roots. Fucking Ohio.

BigRicks

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Catenaccio — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:35:23 EST

good lord, reading that penn message board, it's obvious who's sending these nasty e-mails: they're overweight, middle-aged, horse-dick-lovin' women, who, like catherine the great, want barbaro put in a harness and lowered upon them. let's hope they all meet the same fate.

Catenaccio

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Clare — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:34:56 EST

OH MY GOD!! I think I went to high school with the girl in that photo!

Seriously, Will, where'd you find that picture?

Caitlin! Email me! We want to know what you guys really think of the Barbaro message board!

Clare

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I Party With Smoot — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:34:03 EST

My friends. I direct you to Barbaro's Myspace.

Please be his friend. Please.

I Party With Smoot

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all hail blue and gold — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:32:47 EST

all hail blue and gold

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The Man with No Name — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:32:41 EST

Will this little fiasco known as Barbaro v. Deadspin escalate to the lofty heights of Israel v. Palestinians?

I think it has the potential to.

The Man with No Name

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TattooedMess(iah) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:31:09 EST

I just realized that as far reaching as Deadspin is these days, and with as large as some families get, at least one of us has to be related to a Barbaro message board poster. Possibly in the immediate family. That my friends, is Nightmare Fuel.

TattooedMess(iah)

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Shenanigans — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:31:03 EST

as long as these continue, i will be partly amused, mostly angered. Fuck barbaro supporters

Shenanigans

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Bad Barbecue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:30:20 EST

These people are at the top of the list of irrational. I mean they are hoarding guns and stand-offs with U. S. Marchals delusional.

However, somewhere on that same list is "35 comments a day on a sports blog" person.

So let me be the first commenter, since we are all drinking from the same fountain, to offer some kind of truce...

Barbaro message board people!
Go fuck yourselves.
Have ACD.

Bad Barbecue

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phillas — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:29:59 EST

If we're asking Will to play Santa: I would love to read an interview of the Barbaro message board moderator. Maybe he could make a 'best of' list of the messages he had to screen out.

phillas

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soozycue — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:29:50 EST

They think DEADSpINners worship satan cause it's not called "wewanttohumpahorsespin.com".

soozycue

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ltwinslow — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:29:06 EST

sadly, as a result of being overshadowed by overwhelming public support for Barbaro, the "Letters to Ned" message board has been abandoned by all but Ned's most ardent supporters.

ltwinslow

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JB* — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:28:11 EST

Agreed, UffDa - I just didn't want to get all serious.

Apropos of nothing, as I was reading this thread, I got my annual email card from Alumni Giving at my alma. Which made me think - if you were a UPenn Vet School alum, how would you feel about that freakin' horse and a bunch of crazies posting messages to him on a school funded website are the reasons you are currently known?

I think my next donation would be earmarked for the "Anything But Big Beautiful Bobby" fund.

JB*

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44 in a Row — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:26:08 EST

I've been thinking... do these people even know what Deadspin is? Or did they see that message on the board from the moderator and think to themselves, "MUST. SMASH. DEADSPIN. BAD. KILL."?

44 in a Row

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The Man with No Name — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:25:02 EST

Will,
I am sure that Winslow can get you some Kevlar from most of the U's football team.

Long live Ned!

Can I be Ned in the Deadspin theatrical release of this incident? I am deadly with a crutch.

The Man with No Name

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Strokke — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:24:13 EST

The Barbaro nuts were who we thought they were! A bunch of losers who even make sports fans appear to have lives.

Strokke

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claude balls — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:23:49 EST

If the photo posted at the top of this thread were larger, I could tell if I wished that it showed the nurse soaking the front of her shirt with the hose.

claude balls

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UffDa — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:23:34 EST

Agreed, JB*. Actually, it's not just retarded, it's sick and dangerous. It leads to stuff like murdering abortion doctors and flying airplanes into buildings.

UffDa

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BigRicks — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:22:04 EST

And to think, I watched the race and thought to myself, well this has happened before, this won't be a big deal...

Thankfully I was wrong, this barbaro (do i date not capitalize His name) shit might be surpassing Carl Monday and Mike Cooper in terms of utter ridiculousness.

My prayer is that some other stupid animal injures himself next year so this can continue to repeat itself. Who's Next?

BigRicks