Now here’s a friendly wager… September 28, 2006
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As my loyal readers know, I am currently involved in two fantasy football leagues. In one league, I am clearly a train wreck. But in the other, I am apparently vying for first place, which has caused my friend Richard to lose his mind. On his blog, he has challenged me to a friendly wager on who will win this week’s matchup between the two of us. Since he is a native of Detroit, he has offered up a can of motor oil as a symbol of his city, and he has asked me to respond in like with a symbol of my city. Frankly, I am glad he chose motor oil, because I was wondering how he would package a riot, since that is clearly the only other thing Detroit is known for. My first thought on a symbol for the city of my birth (Indianapolis) was racing. Because even though Detroit is known as “The Motor City”, we had to show them how to make those motors go fast. But I remembered that I hate racing. Then I came upon IT. What is the one thing that captures the heart of Indianapolis, indeed the entire state of Indiana? …Basketball! Even Detroit can appreciate that, because the greatest Piston of all time learned his basketball lessons in Bloomington, Indiana.
So here is my counter-proposal: The winner of this week’s matchup will host the loser at a Pacers-Pistons basketball game this season. In addition, the winner may make the loser wear whatever the winner wishes. So, if you decide to accept, please send me your size so I can tell Coleman which tent to put the Pacer logo on.
How do you like that, Music Boy?
So you can’t think of a proper symbol of the city of Indy??? C’mon man - you want to make this football matchup between us into a basketball thing??
Proposal declined. I would be fearful for your life if you showed up at a Pacers game with a Detroit Jersey, red and blue wig, and Pistons boxers. We know how volatile those Hoosiers can be!
How about my can of motor oil against a DVD of the movie Hoosiers? I still have to watch that…
Do your PIstons boxers have lace??? It’s time to MAN UP! I don’t want motor oil….
You would have no reason to fear about me showing up in Detroit gear for two reasons: One, I can’t remember the last time Conseco Fieldhouse erupted in a riot. And two, they can only fit 18,000 people in Conseco Feildhouse, and that’s only about half of what they need to do anything to me.
If you reject my offer yet again for a REAL wager, I do have something else creative, but you’ll have to admit to the entire world that you aren’t man enough to accept this, my proposal.
I could have some lace sown on for you if you would like. I’m sure that you would feel more comfortable with what you’re used to!
I really have no desire to buy a tickets to the game - your Pacers wouldn’t even make it competitive against the mighty Pistons. And it’s not even since I would have to wear Pacers’ apparal at Pacers game.
So are you saying you can’t come up with something else that symbolizes your hometown?? I have a few suggestions for that!
We can negotiate this…
I’ll show up to your work and quote the Bob Jones Creed (not the part that disparages minorities). If you lose, you have to lead music in your church in my Northland Baptist Bible College tie. The rest of the clothing will be up to you.
I think it would be much more interesting if you led music in your church with your tie!! I’ll show up that day
Hey - thought I put ******* in that last post. I meant to say it would be much more interesting if you led music your church wearing your tie and *******.
So, you’re not taking me up on that one either? BTW, what do the asterisks stand for?
*******. The things you wear on your **** in place of *****. The article of **** apparel worn by the ******** and ******.
You’re killing me!
*******.
******* - ******* - *******…
Ohhhhh - you’re editing out the word *******. Is someone ******* sensitive????
I only bring up ******* because that’s what you put in your original deal (comment #4)
Dude, seriously, I can’t read asterisks!!!! What in the world are you trying to say?????
If the word you are trying to use isn’t “family-friendly”, see if you can use another word that means the same thing, or maybe a “sounds-like”. However, please refrain from gestures as I cannot see those on the internet.
Seriously, Tony - you’re concerned that you’re going to offend someone with the concept of wearing sandles to lead singing??? Do you have anyone in particular in mind??
OK - since you just blacked out the word sandals…I’ll try to describe it for you…
This is a light shoe with either and openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the foot.
This is an apparel of clothing that is worn on the extremites on which one walks that can also be known as trotters, dogs, or tootsies. It was the foot apparel most popular during the early centuries.
Back to the point - what’s your symbol of your hometown? A choice of food?? An emblem of affection?? How are you going to step up??? This wearing of ties and sandals and going to games lacks a certain amount of creativity that I anticipated from you…
So - when do you want your oil, Antoinne???
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