The Finger Wag

RealPacmanjones

(Adam Pacman Jones)

helllo world On 161 days ago. from web

Finally.  PacMan Jones has entered the real world.

Here’s Trumaine McBride, a young cornerback for the Bears…

trumaine26

(Trumaine McBride)

I want some PotBelly's.... On 161 days ago. from Echofon

And then eight minutes later…

trumaine26

(Trumaine McBride)

We need a Sonic's in the area!! On 161 days ago. from Echofon

I don’t know about you, but when I get a particular craving it sticks with me until it’s satisfied.

But this inspires two rants.  The first is Wikipedia.  Since I am not the Chicago Bears GM, or an annoying Bears fan that acts like he’s better than you because he memorizes the teams 5th cornerback and then forms some sort of opinion on them like, “I really like that kid,”  I had to look McBride up.

Here’s what Wikipedia says about his current status:

“After suffering a knee sprain in the 2009 season opener against the Green Bay Packers, McBride was waived/injured by the Bears and subsequently placed on injured reserve.”

What in the world does that mean?

Second, Potbelly Sandwiches are a completely worthless addition to the American menu.

(Or is it “Potbelly Sandwich Works”? If it is, I’m even madder.  I checked, it is.)

You know how there’s that guy who starts a paperclip factory or something stupid and gets rich.  So you think, “Business is easy, just make something and sell it.”   But then you see how 9 out of 10 businesses fail in the first year.

So which is it?  Because I know of tons of resturaunts that go out of business, but Potbelly spreads like wildfire?  They have done nothing creative whatsoever.  They simply make sandwiches and have a clever name.  End of story.  The sandwiches are nothing special.  Overpriced.  Surly customer service.

So is business easy or hard?  Are all those failing businesses run by idiots that fall for Ponzi schemes or instruct the custodians to dry the floors with cash from the register or something?

Should I open Fatboy Sandwich Factory and give you an undersized Ham on Wheat for $8.50?  I’m hungry now.  Thanks, Trumaine.

Update: Ok, first Sonic and Potbelly.  Then a few minutes later, Trumaine tweeted again.  It might be time to worry about the Bears conditioning program…

trumaine26

(Trumaine McBride)

I can finally get an upper body workout in today.. It's been 2 weeks since I've touched a weight! On 161 days ago. from Echofon

Though after Stafon Johnson, I’m deathly afraid of weightlifting.

LaGrangeRover16

(Wesley Woodyard)

some1 just called,aim'd and even texted me. no i didnt answer i'm on twitter leave me alone and besides im on a 24 hr date. poof get gone On 161 days ago. from web

Wesley Woodyard is fast becoming my favorite tweeting athlete.

Also, a suggestion for Wesley:  Just edit out  “I’m on Twitter” and you’re tweet would make perfect sense.  But with that phrase in there, the whole thing devolves into nonsense.

PGA_JohnDaly

(John Daly)

looking to release my album by Christmas---should be a great one too! On 161 days ago. from web

I forgot that John Daly is a semi-serious musician… and I thought, for one glorious moment, he was putting out a Christmas album.  That would have made my year.

I’ve never heard John Daly’s music.  I likely never will.  But I imaginehis Christmas album would sound just like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Christmas Time Again”.  (Note: I have never heard that album either)

OGOchoCinco

(Chad Ochocinco)

Jerrys World is one of those things you never forget, like your first kiss or when you lost your vir..ty!!! Words can't describe what I saw! On 162 days ago. from Echofon

1. First Kiss – Check

2. Losing vir..ty – Check

3. Jerry’s World?

How is Jerry’s World on this list? There has to be something a professional football player has on this list before seeing a stadium that was designed to felate the owner when he walked in.

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ChrisJohnson28

(Chris Johnson)

At PF chang's eating for the bday beelee dat On 167 days ago. from UberTwitter

Chris Johnson is the Tennessee Titans feature back. Well he is the Titans feature back if, like me, you don’t count LenDale White – I don’t count him cause all I have ever seen him do was against the Detroit Lions who he then proceeded to scream about how horrible they are (The words “bitch ass n&*(@*&#(@* were used on national TV for what I believe was the first time, on Thanksgiving. LenDale White – breaking cultural barriers).

Since you are reading this post you have probably heard of Chris Johnson. In fact, chances are less than a week ago he just destroyed you in fantasy or maybe shot your team into an early points lead with an absolutely ridiculous Sunday. He went for 197 yards rushing and 87 yards receiving with 3 TDs. I have Chris Johnson on my fantasy team, mostly because I am awesome.

Apparently he is also celebrating a birthday. Just like all other major celebrities and sports stars he chooses to have his birthday dinner at PF —–

PF Changs?!?

Seriously, I think PF Changs is too low rent for my birthday and I have a job I hate and am praying for a sports blog that averages 6-7 readers a day will take off so I can someday quit it.

Also while we are here “beelee dat” – why wouldn’t I “beelee dat”. There is literally like maybe 5 people I know who are such ham and eggers that I wouldn’t “beelee dat” they were celebrating their birthday at Changs.

Vince Young thinks your birthday celebration is weak…

LaGrangeRover16

(Wesley Woodyard)

If I focus on that then dat means I can't focus on this money. So I'll pass sorry fa you On 167 days ago. from Tweed

I don’t know what this means, but can you use “that” and “dat” in the same sentence?

I bet if you checked into it, you’d find out that Wesley Woodyard wasn’t even from the streets, he’s went to some rich kid prep school where they teach the word “that” to all the students.

Or maybe not.

redskinsblog

(Matt Terl)

Clinton Portis is officially on Twitter: @26clintonportis On 168 days ago. from TweetDeck

Whoa Mama!  If this athlete’s tweets are anything like his press conferences, we’re in for some entertainment.

How can you create and portray a fictional character in 140 characters?  Clinton Portis will find out.

Also, how was Clinton Portis not one of the very first athlete twitterers?

In related news, we’re looking into purchasing thefingerwag.clintonportis.com because this guy is going to be hilarious.  He develops comedy at the highest level:

They actually air this on TV in the DC area, by the way.  No word on how Chris Cooley’s cotton shorts have affected used car sales just yet.  Also credit Antwaan Randle El for injecting a quick safey lesson where it was wholey unnecessary.

Travis25Outlaw

(Travis Outlaw)

I think Ps3 is the best system and xbox it's ok On 169 days ago. from Echofon

“I think Brandon Roy is the best Trail Blazer and Travis Outlaw it’s ok.”

One of my favorite parts of this website is trying to figure out why an athlete posted a certain tweet.  We usually comment on what they think about a game they played in, a game they watched, or what they have to say about other athletes.  On occasion I feel the need to point out when an athlete tweets the exact same way a 15 year old would.

You like the PS3?  Fantastic.  Now do you think you think the Xbox is an ok system or are you attempting to console it like a scorned lover because you chose the PS3 over it’s red ring of death love?  What about the Wii?  As an early adopter (sucker) of the Wii I demand to know Travis Outlaw’s thoughts on motion control!

I did a slight bit of research on Mr. Outlaw.  He has his own website. He calls himself “Mr. Fourth Quarter” . This is a great nickname.   This nickame is good it got me excited to see some of his heroics.  So I went to youtube and hit up a video called “Travis Outlaw in the NBA”  when I got there and watched the video what I saw was mostly him running around and attempting to dunk on the Birdman of Denver.  Then I saw this comment:

We lost to the MAV’S tonight but my boy OUTLAW was the shit.He is the 6 man of the year.I thought he was going to kill this year so far hes not Mr 4th quarter but still much love to the young blazer

Well… I guess that settles that.

Robert Henson currently has 0 tackles this NFL season and he doesn’t know when he will get that first one.  He doesn’t know when he will see the field. He does however know you, Redskins Fan:

I understand it must be hard being a rookie and trying to make a spot on the team, but there probably is a better way to endear yourself to your new home.  Going on twitter and mentioning how you make more money than any of them is probably not the best way.

Here’s the thing, your team BARELY beat the Rams who by all accounts are one of the bottom 5 teams in the NFL.  You can’t sniff the field even on this horrible team.

I’m just saying that I wouldn’t be putting down McDonald’s right now – you may be making some double cheeseburgers very soon.