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Media Approval Ratings: Bob Costas

WILBON_08 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:47:38 EST

biggest white guy...ever

WILBON_08

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NovakAintNoJokovic — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:45:26 EST

I know it was originally intended for Brian Billick, but the term "preening schmo" is just screaming out for a guy like Costas.

NovakAintNoJokovic

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notthequarterback — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:38:21 EST

THIS is the guy who picked Tahmpa Bay by seeks over Sahn Frahnseezgo!

notthequarterback

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IchiroSuzukiSamurai — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:15:03 EST

Disapprove. Everyone once in awhile he'll still pull out something like the scene in NewsRadio but most of the time he seems to be thinking, "I'd better be pompous instead of pranky, or else I'll lose the Olympics studio gig."

IchiroSuzukiSamurai

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metalmaniac — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:31:32 EST

Anyone who can keep Dan Patrick from winning Sportscaster of the Year for so long is ok in my book.

metalmaniac

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Dids — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:07:21 EST

Disapprove. His radio show is fantastic, but his other stuff is full of nostalgia laden emo nonsense. If he was 30 years younger, he would have a livejournal.

Dids

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Greek McPapadopoulos — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:46:20 EST

Newsradio, BASEketball, AND he's Greek? You bet I approve.

Greek McPapadopoulos

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Rosebud Henri Withmustard — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:44:20 EST

He's not that short. When I was an NBC intern in the 80s I got his Hathaway shirts he didn't want and I'm 5'7".

Immaterial but one of my favorite stories.

Rosebud Henri Withmustard

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hector villanueva's posse — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:28:07 EST

Loves baseball. Actually used the home run call "he gave that one a turkish spanking" during the Olympics. But short.

Disapprove.

hector villanueva's posse

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FreshCliches — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:17:38 EST

Anyone who, in essence, gets Barry Bonds to shut the fuck up gets an approve.

FreshCliches

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josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris's sack-dance for you — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:58:10 EST

Pootie Tang puts him over the top.

Approve.

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

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Planet B — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:39:48 EST

F*ck him. He can take his latest anti-DH rant and shove it up his tight little arse.

Planet B

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Ed Glosser, Trivial Psychic — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:21:54 EST

Two nipples up. Way up!

Ed Glosser, Trivial Psychic

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MenaceIISobriety — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:16:18 EST

BOTH MY NIPPLES APPROVE

MenaceIISobriety

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Tyrone Briggs — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:55:08 EST

When did Bob start wearing grocery store ties?

Tyrone Briggs

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jmjonesjr — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:46:42 EST

The man loves the game of baseball. I can't disapprove

jmjonesjr

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Andrew — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:29:37 EST

He gave a lecture at Drake last year that was acutally really entertaining. Approve.

Andrew

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J-No — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:25:04 EST

@Lady Andrea: +1.

Approved. Despite his love of the Cardinals, I still enjoy listening to him call a game.

J-No

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moe berg — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:19:23 EST

He actually becomes more of an American treasure with each Heinie Manush reference.

moe berg

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the littlest rebel — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:13:37 EST

I think he should be always referred to as the lilliputian Bob Costas.

the littlest rebel

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Uecker Seats — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:11:03 EST

Ah, late to the gang-bang again. All the good one's have been taken. Again.

/short dick joke

Uecker Seats

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Jubilation T. Cornpone — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:10:51 EST

Dude never met a sentence he couldn't make twice as long. DISAPPROVE!

I remember the LATER when he interviewed Shelley Fabares:

BOB: Then you had a #1 hit with "Johnny Angel."
SHELLEY: Yes.
BOB: The lyric, "But I'll just sit and wait. I'd rather contemplate on Johnny Angel..." Quite the intellectual and stirring use of "contemplate" there in a pop song, m'lady.
SHELLEY: Uh, it's "concentrate."

Jubilation T. Cornpone

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White Speed Receiver — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:08:23 EST

When does he replace Selig?

White Speed Receiver

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SundaySunday — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:06:09 EST

Us short guys gotta stick together. Oh, except for Mitch Albom. That guy's a jackass.

SundaySunday

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Phony Gwynn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:59:47 EST

@Yostal: I was waiting for someone to mention that book. God, what a fun read.

Phony Gwynn

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That-Dude — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:58:23 EST

Sufficient, but not necessary.

That-Dude

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Clare — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:56:41 EST

@Its The Beer Talking: Approved because of that line alone.

@Rob Iracane: Aw, widdle Combudsman!

Clare

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Mr. Sparkle — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:56:16 EST

I'm sure that Juanita is many things, but poor is not one of them.

Mr. Sparkle

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Dead Wrestlers Society — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:53:49 EST

@Yostal: That's exactly the kind of shit he says that makes me hate him.

Dead Wrestlers Society

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Yostal — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:50:39 EST

A vigorous approve.

Someone's already mentioned Bob's fantastic guest turn on NewsRadio, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Costas also has one of the great tongue-in-cheek lines of all-time from his co-anchoring of the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.

Oedipus, as you know Katie, was the tragic king who killed his father, then married his mother - a sequence of events that seldom turns out well.

Bob also contributes some of the best stories in the Marvin Barnes chapter of Loose Balls.

Yostal

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Stev D — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:48:53 EST

@Gourmet Spud: Appprove. The extra 'p' is for personality, which he has in spades.

Stev D

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THEGINOCIMOLICONSPIRACY — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:48:48 EST

@stealofthedraft:

That's no Dutch person; it's an experiment on an old Kings sweater gone horribly awry.

THEGINOCIMOLICONSPIRACY

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DeepFriar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:46 EST

I also am willing to bet this weiner never played an organized sport

Costas for Chess Club President!

DeepFriar

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7-8 Deville — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:31 EST

What's eating Doogie Howser's brain?

7-8 Deville

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Get Him A Body Bag, Yeah! — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:11 EST

Fuuuuuck that guy. He brings smug to a whole new level.

Get Him A Body Bag, Yeah!

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CardedForDissent — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:03 EST

Costas should only be allowed to do baseball and golf. Since he rarely does either. Disapprove.

CardedForDissent

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DeepFriar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:45:57 EST

mouthy, pretentious douche. FAIL

DeepFriar

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Why Not Jon Lovitz? — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:45:22 EST

Costas: "Weren't you in Office Space?"
HatGuy: "No, but I get that alot."
Costas: "Do the Oh face thing"
HatGuy: "I havent seen the movie, so I really..."
Costas: "Just fucking do it"

Approve.

Why Not Jon Lovitz?

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Brazil Thrill — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:41:16 EST

@Phony Gwynn: It's probably for the best... unless you like people to yell "Timber!" as you're falling on a basketball court.

@Signal to Noise: You got that right.

Brazil Thrill

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SonofSpurrier — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:40:46 EST

also I can't spell.

SonofSpurrier

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SonofSpurrier — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:40:31 EST

People approve way to easily.

SonofSpurrier

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Gourmet Spud — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:40:03 EST

@Stev D:

Quit ducking the issue. Approve or disapprove?

Gourmet Spud

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chilltown — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:38:56 EST

Well Will, thats a joke you can't take back.

chilltown

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David Hume — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:38:28 EST

Anyone recall this fall on MNF when he harangued Chad Johnson about owing someone a grand over a lost bet? - it was Grey/Rose but tackier. I think my exact comment at the time was that he was a smug little dink, which ought be reiterated.

Fail.

David Hume

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How do I say this ... THROWDINI! — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:38:10 EST

@BreakfastBourbon: That NewsRadio scene was exactly why I approved him.

But given my screen name, I feel compelled to correct you and note that Costas didn't punch Joe Garrelli, but rather flipped him, leaving him on his back.

/feeling like a lame (but hopefully correct) wikipedia editor.

How do I say this ... THROWDINI!

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Sir Hotbod Handsomeface — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:37:38 EST

Approved for the oscar-worthy performance in Cars

Sir Hotbod Handsomeface

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shea_guevara — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:35:34 EST

@Paper Cut: What'd he do, give them smallpox blankets?

shea_guevara

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Lady Andrea — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:34:32 EST

I heartily approve anyone I can carry around in my purse like Paris Hilton's dog.

Lady Andrea

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Mr. Soul — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:33:28 EST

Is that an octopus on the head of the guy standing next to Matt Roloff?

Mr. Soul

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Phony Gwynn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:33:28 EST

@Brazil Thrill: [looks up]

[looks back down]

[looks back up]

Bastard.

/6'5"

Phony Gwynn

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Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:33:16 EST

I don't know, he just seems like the type of guy who would have Quinlan for a middle name or some shit

[en.wikipedia.org]

Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies

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suntastic — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:33:11 EST

@strong like bull smart like tractor: It's Doc Brown's failed mind-reading device.

suntastic

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BabyGorilla — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:32:15 EST

When I got to tour NBC many years ago, they took us to the sports set and they pointed out his seat because he needed a booster to get him up at proper camera height.

BabyGorilla

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Stev D — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:32:11 EST

I have a mancrush on Costas and I am not afraid to admit it.

Stev D

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Microbano — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:31:35 EST

Dougie Howser wearing a crown. It's Pride Weekend in Salt Lake City!

Microbano

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Its The Beer Talking — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:31:20 EST

@Afino: Those are the exact same things Carmelo Anthony thinks of when somebody mentions the word "college" in his presence.

Its The Beer Talking

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BelichickSpiesOnYou — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:31:13 EST

@MitchKayak: it's bad grammar to put multiple periods in your post.....

BelichickSpiesOnYou

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strong like bull smart like tractor — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:30:01 EST

They both seem pretty nonchalant about the thing that's eating the brain of the guy on the right.

strong like bull smart like tractor

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Paper Cut — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:29:54 EST

A disapproval vote from me for my wife who stil hates Costas from his treatment of the Indians during the 1997 World Series.

Paper Cut

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Herbies_Wingman — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:29:50 EST

I'd like to dribble Bob Costas down the court.

Disapprove

Herbies_Wingman

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Afino — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:59 EST

Forgot to add: approved.

Afino

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MitchKayak — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:38 EST

I want to like him, except he seems like a guy who would correct my grammar. So...FAIL.

MitchKayak

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Afino — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:28 EST

When I think of Bob Costas, I think of two things.

Syracuse University, and nipples.

Afino

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MattinglysSideburns — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:18 EST

What kind of money does he make on the side for posing for trophies?

MattinglysSideburns

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Todd the Walleye — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:08 EST

Now that's some restaurant quality lemonade.

Todd the Walleye

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Mmole — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:57 EST

Disapprove. Everyone hates the DH but this little douche thinks that makes him some kind of baseball "purist."

Mmole

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shawnkemp40 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:52 EST

I don't think that "poor" is the correct term to use when referring to Jordan's ex-wife.
Approve - I love midgets!

shawnkemp40

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OchentaYcinco — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:26 EST

I think it's safe to say we've all spent more today time considering Bob Costas's nipples than anyone expected.

OchentaYcinco

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ghostsoftheSCupcountry — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:25 EST

Approve, but he REALLY REALLY needs to be calling baseball somewhere.

ghostsoftheSCupcountry

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Dead Wrestlers Society — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:09 EST

Thumbs down. Too many contrived bad puns. Gives Nantzy a run for his money in that department.

Dead Wrestlers Society

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The Sports Hernia — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:02 EST

@Gourmet Spud: She's the only person I know that can successfully fend off evil coyote spirits.

The Sports Hernia

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MisterC — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:01 EST

Your nipples? Feel these... excited!

MisterC

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Signal to Noise — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:26:38 EST

@Brazil Thrill: that could work.

Signal to Noise

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parker91 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:26:36 EST

The show he had after Letterman was great. It was like Charlie Rose without the long-winded questions, the solid black background and that annoyingly large coffee table.

parker91

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HIV 2 Elway — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:25:46 EST

@Phony Gwynn: Glad you can show Tom Tolbert some love.

HIV 2 Elway

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VTBen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:25:21 EST

Great, the Olympics are this summer. Time for Costas to tell us a heartwrenching story of a Nigerian paraplegic table tennis player who has overcome so much hardship just to compete in Beijing.

Otherwise, I approve.

VTBen

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Brazil Thrill — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:25:20 EST

@UkraineNotWeak: We're talking about mipples (man nipples), so yes.

Brazil Thrill

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BreakfastBourbon — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:23:16 EST

He dropped Joe Garrelli with one punch, so that's an "approve".

BreakfastBourbon

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stealofthedraft — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:23:06 EST

Why is he hanging out with a Dutch person? That's generally bad news.

stealofthedraft

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Brazil Thrill — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:22:59 EST

@TheStarterWife: So I guess I'll have to start approving everybody except Bill Walton.

/6'8"

Brazil Thrill

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:22:36 EST

@Brazil Thrill:

Amazing that they're all guys and have nipples on their minds?

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Phony Gwynn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:22:13 EST

@Rob Iracane: @TheStarterWife: As do I.

[approves everyone except all NBA analysts save Mark Jackson and Tim Legler]

Phony Gwynn

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the earl of weaver — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:21:48 EST

@Its The Beer Talking: @Doyle McPoyle: @Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: So glad I caught these. I was about to post the same thing.

the earl of weaver

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Brazil Thrill — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:21:27 EST

@Its The Beer Talking: @Doyle McPoyle: @Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: Amazing.

Brazil Thrill

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Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:54 EST

Disapprove. He's reaping too many side benefits from the success of the Roloff family

Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies

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Laser Guided — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:12 EST

I actually disapprove because of his ubiquitousness.

Laser Guided

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Doyle McPoyle — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:19:07 EST

@Its The Beer Talking: Damn, I knew I shouldn't have spent that minute feeling my nipples.

Doyle McPoyle

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Len Bias Cocaine Surplus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:57 EST

@Doyle McPoyle: Son of a bitch!

Len Bias Cocaine Surplus

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Len Bias Cocaine Surplus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:46 EST

You're excited? Feel these nipples!

Len Bias Cocaine Surplus

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Doyle McPoyle — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:23 EST

You're excited? Feel these nipples!

Doyle McPoyle

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TheStarterWife — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:11 EST

@Rob Iracane: Agreed.

/4'8 1/2

TheStarterWife

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Athletic Supporter v0.42beta — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:10 EST

I think "Katie Couric" is Bob Costas' alter ego when he's in drag.

Athletic Supporter v0.42beta

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Its The Beer Talking — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:17:37 EST

"You're excited? Feel these nipples!!!"

Approved.

Its The Beer Talking

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Scout — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:17:33 EST

I loved him in The Wizard of Oz. YES!

Scout

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Balls State Explorer_explored — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:17:00 EST

Approve. Costas' syndicated radio show is brilliant; he's an excellent interviewer.

Balls State Explorer_explored

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Rob Iracane — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:16:56 EST

I approve of anyone shorter than me.

Rob Iracane

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Brazil Thrill — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:16:23 EST

He represents the Lollipop People well. Approved.

Brazil Thrill

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Phony Gwynn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:54 EST

I don't remember that scene from BASEketball.

Phony Gwynn

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Secret Identity — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:49 EST

"If Bob Costas worked for me, he'd be FIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREDDDD...!"

-Vince McMahon

Secret Identity

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:44 EST

He's originally a Lon Guyland guy.

"Nobody Beats the Wiz"

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Helmet Touch — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:29 EST

Approve...he's proof that even Smurfs can be in the media. That, and he hasn't aged a day in the last 20 years.

Helmet Touch

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freetz — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:15:18 EST

For that anecdote alone, he gets an approval vote. By the way, fuck Michael Jordan.

freetz

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HebrewHammer — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:14:41 EST

Bob Costas is standing in that picture.

/he's tiny

HebrewHammer

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Gourmet Spud — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:14:01 EST

He said the same thing to Kurt Warner. Except switch "mother" to "pet goat".

Gourmet Spud