This actually is kind of interesting- PJ Media interviewed Joe Lieberman.
And before the catcalls start about me bowing to my corporate masters, I like the way things have evolved at PJ as far as the design.
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SeesThroughIt
I’ve been sick of Joe and his goddamn Mentum for a while, so instead I must pose to you a very serious question, Mr Cole:
Somebody on a message board I frequent has won a bet, the stakes of which were/are an authentic replica football jersey (up to $400). The winner is a hardcore Steelers fan. So…whose jersey should he get? Keep in mind that he’s more interested in getting an older jersey than a current one. There are the obvious choices–Bradshaw, Harris, Greene–but my suggestion was to get something a little more original, such as a Rocky Bleier or a Mel Blount, though I have no objection to a Jack Lambert jersey.
So what say you?
John Cole
Considering I named my cat after Tunch Ilkin, I am not sure I am the one to for advice on this matter.
however, one of my favorites from the Steelers 70’s was Hollywood Bags.
Although, an argument could be made that the Steeler’s dynasty started when Bradshaw’s pass bounced off of Frenchy Fuqua’s shoulder, so Fuqua would be an interesting pick.
ThymeZone
I found this interesting link at the PJ site.
Is PJ objectively anti-torture?
Why do they love the terrorists?
matt
Speaking of other message boards and football, the scout.com forums could use more liberals and moderate conservatives, that place can get pretty scary when current events are discussed.
This is just an interesting observation (to me anyway) but you would assume (or I did) that the Alabama board would be filled with wingnuts, while say the USC board would have more liberals, but surprisingly(?) that isn’t really the case. Of the boards I frequent there, the Penn State one turns into Free Republic when something political omes up, while the Oklahoma board has a much more moderate, Balloon Juice feel to it.
matt
I always meant to ask where the name Tunch came from. Cool!
fwiffo
Is it really though? Can anything involving Joe Lieberman talking actually be interesting? Sorta combines the excitement of math homework and the childlike wonder of drywall.
SeesThroughIt
He’s actually considering a Fuqua jersey for that exact reason.
McNulty
Well, if that somebody you know on the message board has the same political leanings as most people here, you may wanna scratch Mel Blount, since he introduced Santorum and gave him a rousing endorsement at a rally outside Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.
And we already Swanny is persona non grata among liberal Steeler fans now.
And speaking as someone who walks past the Mitchell and Ness store at least once a week, not every player has given them the rights to make their throwback.
SeesThroughIt
Really? Jesus…oh, how the mighty have fallen!
Davebo
Joe interviewed by PJ Media.
But he’s still a democrat.
Really, I mean it.
Hey, shut up!
John, could you mention to Roger that with a couple of million in seed money he really doesn’t have to host common.pajamasmedia.com on a commodore 64 anymore?
It makes your site load like molasses.
Pb
Ok, I admit I’m not a big sports fan, so what in the holy hell is an authentic replica football jersey? Is that like genuine imitation mayonnaise (accept no substitutes!)?
Pb
Maybe he should upgrade to Lunix!
Dug Jay
Ace says:
Right on.
McNulty
Pb,
about ten years ago, a company in Philly began marketing “throwback jerseys” to pro athletes and hip hop stars. Basically, they’re authentic jerseys of guys who either don’t play anymore, or who still play but an older version of their jersey or uniform doesn’t exist. For example, those ugly white and orange old Tampa Bay Bucs unis are big.
The whole concept took off when Allen Iverson started wearing them during press conferences. Now, when a lot of pro teams come to Philly, it’s not unusual for pro athletes to go into their store and drop five grand.
You’ll know it’s an “authentic replica” if there’s a Mitchell and Ness tag on the bottom and it costs at least $250.
Richard 23
Mark Foley (R-FL) to resign. Guess there was nothing to that story about Foley and the 16 year old page, huh?
In case you missed it, more about this story and the emails exchanged here.
Bombadil
It figures that “authentic replicas” would come from the same city that puts “pasteurized process cheese food spread” (aka Cheez-wiz) on a cheese steak.
Richard 23
Eh, should have refreshed the main page. John is quick these days.
Pb
McNulty,
Thanks. So I guess it really just means “expensive replica”, then.
CaseyL
“Authentic replica” is probably an intellectual property neologism. The “authentic replicas” are made by agreement with (i.e., are licensed from) the teams who own the team name and logo, and possibly are also licensed from the athlete who owns his own likeness and name.
I work in Intellectual Property, and I can tell you the concept that everything and everyone that’s ever been affiliated with any kind of established “brand” can be protected by copyright or trademark registration, and therefore leveraged to make (more) money off it, is quite the rage now in corporate circles.
You could actually be sued for wearing a team jersey or T-shirt that has the team’s or player’s name (and the team logo) on it if the item doesn’t come from a licensed source.
I love my job, and my work, but the whole “everything is intellectual property” thing makes me nuts.
Paddy O'Shea
I still think that the Pajamas Media avatar looks like a bathrobe farting.