12 O'clock lunches have been a bit rubbish recently.
MC has left the building. I'm never in.
So, on Tuesday last week, it was great to have a proper debate. The sort that ends in Gray and I barely talking. It's what we do.
Gray already posted this, and Davie and I commented.
But it's something that really intrigues me. I want to try and get a vote out of it, too - but thought asking people to watch an 8 minute vid was asking a bit much.
Especially if they just stumbled on the site, or are on the smart phone version of the site.
But I'm going to try anyway.
For those on the smart phones, what you're voting for, is whether Ronnie O'Sullivan is arrogant, or a sporting genius.
There's one example in particular. The video is on the Blog, ot originally on GCs Blog.
On the main site the video will take you back to the video, so you don't miss it - or I'll RT this during the day.
I think there is a thin line between sporting genius, and arrogance.
So much so, that I think you need to have a bit of arrogance, to push you that extra mile.
I link it to sports for two reasons.
One, it's results led - so it's totally measurable.
Two, the example below.
So, in case you didn't see it on GCs site, have a quick look at this vid.
Does Ronnie O'Sullivan cross the line?
I think if you have the talent, and can back it up, it's palatable. But it's still a bit of a turn off for me.
Unless its Cantona.
Or Ronaldo.
Or George Best.
I said it's a generation thing - so I'm posting this for you Dad. Arrogant, or sporting genius?
Colour me impressed. And more importantly, colour ET impressed.
Grays review sold it too me. But not in the way you'd think.
He mentioned you could use the new Move controller on the XMB bar. He mentioned a lot more too, so go read that if you want to know what it is.
He did spark a *Lightbulb* moment, though.
So... It could be a Blu Ray remote? I've needed one for a while - especially after I took two Dual Shocks on JMcGs stag, and neither worked on return. (Jim... JIM... JIMMMM!)
It does that bit a treat.
But the gaming? Or the potential to game?
It's excellent. Especially that aircraft one I was addicted to for ages on the iPhone - it translates really well. Don't mention Heavy Rain. I spent twenty minutes downloading the normal version. Dick.
It took a job at Safeway to get me into the Stone Roses. Well a job at Safeway and Warrick. I finished school at 16 and went to Tech College to 'study' Business taking with me an healthy love for poodle rock and not an ounce of cool. Then I met Warrick and he started me down a path of musical delight.
So, at my Fathers request, I close the book on John Carpenter, here.
I've written about two others for Live For Films, so this is the trilogy closer.
I've created a Hall Of Fame: Bit That Got Published - that's on the left of the Blog. Pics of the movies, hit them, and you're transported to the review.
He was gone in the summer apparently. Then he stayed. Now he's captain. It's hard to think the two things aren't linked. Would I rather he wasn't here, though? God no.
I think we all know Rios unreliability fitness wise is what held him back.
Totally behind Vidic, though. He's a monster. Like Keane.
Best news of the day though... Owen Hargreaves may be cured.
His Doctor said a lot of nice things. None nicer than this:
"it's all worked out"
If he's right, and Hargo plays again... well, it will be one of my happiest MUFC memories. I'm not crying. It's raining on my face.
"Don’t consider this a full review; consider it just a taste of my experience. Would you trust a movie review from someone who left the theater early?" - Jo Blo
Right, now I don't want to get labelled as a MW turn coat.
But...
After a fair few plays on this, I just have to applaud.
And whilst it would be unfair to compare it with Black Ops (MW2 is dead to me now) - Something is undeniable. They will be compared.
And whereas I thought Halo would be the one that rather that wasn't the case... Well, now... I'm not so sure...
The Foo's don't tend to make great albums, cool, arse kicking singles aplenty but the albums tend to drift, lose their pace and fall short of classic. All but one that is. The Colour and the Shape was album two for Dave Grohl after the premature demise of Nirvana and it's here that those demons get exorcised.
Even though Rooney is "allegedly" a cheating scumbag (tonights quotes suggest otherwise, mind), who would rather be with a £1200 escort (not a prozzie... there's a difference), it hasn't affected his game.
Friday versus Bulgaria, Tues versus Switzerland. Easily the best he's played for England in a year, yes?
Gish, the first Smashing Pumpkins album hadn't, despite the mighty 'Rhinoceros', set the world alight. In the wake of a world gone grunge though Siamese Dream was an album delivered at just the right time and many of their peers thought the whole thing a bit contrived. But the album sold by the bucket load, the angsty lyrics and distinct guitar sound actually sounding like something different at the time.
I don't know why, (because turning up late to your own gig is a dumb thing to do - I get pissed off if they're on time!) - but I really want to see Guns N Roses at the IoW Festival next year.
I know there would be a risk they wouldn't turn up. Or not finish the set.
Fed up of the criticism of Rooney, I got an England shirt with his name and number.
£15 in the sale. Not bad.
And that sums up my thoughts of England v Bulgaria nicely.
I watched for Wayne. Watched for Rio showing more leadership and poise sat in the stands than half of the team can muster.
Back to "cheering" when Stevie Me scores.
Back to trying to like JT.
Back to thinking Hart is the best young keeper in the world at the moment, and how United might tempt him.
Back to thinking out of everyone, I like Spurs players the most.
I wore an England shirt last night. And all I could think about was getting revenge over Everton next saturday.
Oh, and thank god Berba wasn't playing, eh? In this form, he'd ice skate around Upson and do a diving header on the floor if he wanted too.
United Memories will be back properly next Saturday, with some Everton memories. A bit earlier than normal, as that has been moved to Saturday, 1:30PM now. You know... because the big teams have Champions League commitments.
