That Aud Smell

Good reco on Devo. I was very late to that party - was young when Whip It hit - didn’t get it. In my early 20s, saw the light. Auto Mowdown was recorded in 1974. 1974!! And it *still* sounds like it’s from the future.

How ableist of you.

Blissing out like a mofo listening to this and catching up on paperwork before beer o'clock.

More obviously in her wheelhouse, I guess. But I think Perry's booming range and depth at the bottom of it gave the song ... a lil' extra something. huh. what a strange history that ride had.

Peak Katy Perry. Sign me up. Rawr.

This is a huge factor IMO as well. I really, really like Skinner. But I do not relish the idea of any* ~27 y/o winger getting an 8 year deal with the Sabres. * I'm sure I could dream up a few exceptions. I don't think Skinner's one of them.

Flattery will get you everywhere. I guess I view him mostly as an entertainer, of sorts. If he were my team's guy, I think I'd find him pretty entertaining. I think that's right. Like I said, he's an entertainer. Going over the top comes with the territory. Not for nothing, Ray Hudson is way, way over the top -- especially when it comes to Messi.

If he were my hometown team's PBP guy, I reckon I'd love him to pieces.

Fair deuce.

Fair point about Schopp. He certainly doesn't pander. I don't even think he likes sports anymore (other than maybe tennis?). Sal C for sure has some homerism to him. I'm good with that. Hell - RJ's (become) the biggest homer out there.

Hells yeah, STL. Bring on Saturday!

Looking at his timeline, he makes several references to working for both the Bills and WGR. Example: “And as I write here: you don't have to take my word for it - because I'm of course the team's sideline reporter and work for the flagship station. That's cool, but read the article. You'll read others saying the same.”

It’s interesting that Sal would be getting (some of?) his checks from the Bills. He very much comes off as an employee of WGR. WGR is the flagship station of the team. So, that alone is a basis for a bias, for sure. He definitely does other WGR stuff that must (?) fall outside any employment by the Bills, though. John Murphy seems more straightforwardly a Bills employee. Also, do the Sabres employ any of the WGR reporters/personalities around that team? Peters? Biron?

War and Treaty's coming to Babeville on June 24th. I have a conflict, but, Lord, I am trying to get there. For those who don't know their story -- especially Mike "War" Trotter's story -- CBS ran this over Memorial Day weekend:

Bruh. C'mon. My point was simply that we've seen Allen do interesting*** promisingand remarkable things in the context of real NFL games. So, the fact that he's looking sharp, crisp, etc. in OTAs means something ... well, different than Peterman having looked like a competent signal caller during training camp and the preseason. I'm not sure if it will end up meaning anything. But, here in late May, I'll take it. *** not the right word, as Peterman definitely did some interesting things in real NFL games.

Sal C. definitely has some "fan" in him. I also generally find him astute and thoughtful.

Yeah, yeah. Just a good sign is all. Not for nothing, but what had Peterman done prior to that report (or ever) to provide hope that he could be a good NFL QB? Allen looking sharp is encouraging.

It's only May. It. Is. Only. May. But, whatever. Allen's reportedly looking terrific at OTAs. https://wgr550.radio.com/articles/opinion/capaccio-josh-allen-was-terrific-tuesdays-ota

Small ice and grind them beshes down?

To borrow a phrase, the Bruins are an absolute wagon. The Blues need to get right, or they're gonna get swept. p.s. I watched a little more than half the game. I guess I didn't see the blatant missed/bad calls. What I know is that the Blues got absolutely trucked starting with the second period.

I think this is fair. I’m not sure whether RaKru will succeed. But I am more than encouraged by what he’s said, how he conducts himself, etc.

The way he said the Pegulas’ name was lulzy.

I think I may end up with this one, after I've had my jollies with RaKru.

Fair. Names like this always confound my understanding of the hockey naming rules. His name ends in an -er ... so it already is a hockey name. Perhaps even more extreme is that guy Ron Hainsey. Is he Hainer? Also, I'm less looking for a hockey nickname and more looking for a message board shorthand.