Tag Archives: Stephen Colbert
Ben & Jerry’s: Things to Know, Not Just Schweddy Balls
On an unsuccessful quest for the new limited edition Schweddy Balls Ben & Jerry’s pint, I discovered this magic. Yes, this exists and it is delicious. Also, this exists, and I am a little afraid of it. I cannot imagine … Continue reading
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The Scrabble Meltdown
People are up in arms about the Scrabble rule change announced recently wherein the use of proper nouns (“names, places, companies and brands”- CBS) is now within regulation. Purists across the globe have descended into the dark waters of a … Continue reading
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One Last Sartorial Glance: Spandex, Spandex & Vera Wang Too
Let’s do this thing. We covered many a sartorial spandex moment, from sequins on figure skaters to swizzles on skiers, but we have a few things left to say, including some comments on tighties from the athletes themselves. First of all, take … Continue reading
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Everybody Loves Scott Hamilton: the Gala & the Best
It is a fact: Scott Hamilton is the ultimate commentator. If you are not a fan, there is something wrong with you, you might even be dead inside. According to an extremely scientific Access Hollywood viewers poll, 66% of the … Continue reading
Filed under Ponderings, [Obscure] Winter Sports
US Speed Skating & the Colbert Nation: “Kicking Ass & Mispronouncing Names”
… said Stephen Colbert on his Tuesday night show. On Wednesday night he came to us from the Colbert Report ‘sports zeppelin.’ He has also presented an ace profile on himself as the Assistant Sport Psychologist to the US speed skating team … Continue reading
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That’s Not Very Canadian of You!
That famed Canadian politesse suffered a breakdown last night. I for one was shocked, having been taught that Canadians are such nice folk. Perhaps that whole Stephen Colbert ice-hole situation should have tipped me off for such a breach. The … Continue reading
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Flag Stompin’ Drama: Women’s Short Track 3000m Relay & Co.
I think at this point you have to be living under a rock to be unaware of the short track powerhouse that is South Korea. Always at the top, seemingly never tired and impossible to count out. It’s a little … Continue reading
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Colbert’s Vancouverage
Let this serve as your reminder that this week will feature hysterical Olympic “Vancouverage” by Stephen Colbert. Obviously the show is hilarious as usual, but here’s the rub: the 11:30 time slot interferes with prime Olympic coverage on NBC. So … Continue reading
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Stephen So-Right
This past week saw Stephen Colbert fall a little in love with Canada. Yes, the same people he once called ice-holes are impossible not to love (I beg to differ vis-à-vis Canadian roommate Greg); it looks like they love him … Continue reading
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Favorite Ridiculous Olympic Moments: Random Things
Mary Carillo hugging, nuzzling and wiping the tears of stuffed moose Colbert after Canada’s hockey loss. Props to Bode Miller on being less of an ass-hat and tearing up for his gold. Emotional growth–win. “Looking ridiculous, does it affect the … Continue reading →
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