Category Archives: “Classic” Scratchbomb

Own Horn Tooting, 2012 Edition: The Year in Me

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

At the end of the year, one’s thoughts inevitably turn to the unstoppable march of time. And by “one,” I mean me. As 2012 draws to a close, I initially had a sense of failure (my default setting, really). Another … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Variety Chronicles Frank Sinatra’s Failed Biker Movie

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

A few years ago, I put together a series of posts on Frank Sinatra’s failed attempt to make a biker movie, as chronicled by Variety magazine. You see, Ol’ Blue Eyes had seen his daughter Nancy in The Wild Angels … Read on! —->

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Scratchbomb Christmas Comedy Classics!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Around this time o’ year way back in 2009 and 2010, I did a series of posts under the banners of Holiday Horrors and Holiday Triumphs, with at least one example of each for every day in December leading up … Read on! —->

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A Thousand Clowns, Now Available in Non-Imaginary Form

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

A tweet from Jesse Thorn alerted me to the fact that A Thousand Clowns is now available as a DVD-on-demand from Amazon. This is one of my favoritest movies ever, despite the fact that it’s been nigh impossible to view … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: A Million Little Pieces of Crap

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

A few tweets from funnyperson Julie Klausner yesterday and today concerned Oprah Winfrey turning over two whole damn shows to professional monster James Frey. This reminded me that I hauled off on Mr. Frey and his gutless, soulless, predatory business … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Olympics of the Mind Meets Freedom of Drunken Speech

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

With Marched Madness back in action, I thought some folks might enjoy this post from last year, in which I relate my first encounter with Bobby Knight, kid-helmed anarchy, and public obscenity. It also involves Syracuse, and yes, I realize … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Skitch Hanson on Instant Replay

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

Yes, I took a cheap shot at umpire Jim Joyce, whose blown call turned Amrando Galarraga’s perfect game into a one-hitter. But that’s because I’m a jerk who has no pity or shame. The real ire should be directed not … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Pouring on the Jay Leno Haterade

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

While we’re on the subject of hating the manipulative back-stabbing hack, let’s take a trip down memory lane, all the way to last year, when Jay Leno was desperately trying to recruit an audience for his horrible, horrible 10pm show. … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Don Shula, Mythbuster

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

As a fan of the Jets, of course I wanted them to beat the Colts on Sunday. But as a fan of non-douchebags, I wished Indy could stay undefeated. Because that would mean they had a chance to win all … Read on! —->

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“Classic” Scratchbomb: Benny Agbayani, One of the Good Ones

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

Yesterday, Benny Agbayani retired from the Japanese major leagues (NPB) where he’d been playing for the last six years, occasionally under the skipper-hood of ex-Met manager/Scratchbomb nerd-heartthrob Bobby Valentine. Benny will always hold a special place in my heart, as … Read on! —->

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