Big Al

See? We didn't forget this year! I'll spin EC's "What' So Funny 'bout Peace Love and Understanding" in your honor tonight!

You know it. Between the modal mastery of "Latona" to THE definitive version (IMHO) of "The Shadow of Your Smile," this one is right up there with GAGTG!!!

Naw, that's cool! Believe me: this is one BFT I'm happy to have an extra copy of! Now then: how 'bout some answers?

Well...... it is now! See my original post, now edited!

James Spaulding (oops again! It's just been brought to my attention that Spaulding is not white. But he sure looks kinda pale on Night of the Cookers, doncha think?)

Guess what finally arrived yesterday?

Paul Desmond (oops! that'll teach me to leave a thread open for so long before replying)

Old thread, new post. I happened to get the TOCJ of this for a good price, and man I'm glad I did: the sound on this is un-frickin'-believable!!! I've been listening to this here at work for three hours straight now, and it never tires nor does it let up. In fact, it's what's kept me awake this morning! Kudos to whoever chose this AOTW way back when!

You really expect me to believe that you weren't aware of his athletic prowess? This from someone who searches what seems like every available news source on the web for all sorts of available information; from someone as well-read and intelligent as you are; from someone who makes quite a fuss about the formatting of his posts. No, I don't buy that for a second. What I do believe is that you will go out of your way to point out just about everyone's flaws, be they athletes, politicians, celebrities, hell, even fellow board-members. Why is that, Chris? Why are you so obsessed with pointing out others flaws? Are you that uncomfortable in your own skin that you feel the need to bring others up/down to your level? As for Farrakhan's remarks, I'll make a promise: I'll accept on the same day, the same moment, that you do. Or have you already?

Wonder if the funeral's gonna be anything like this?

Word! If people want to make this part of their remembrance of him (and censure the remarks they should), fine; I'm just concerned that this is the ONLY thing they choose to remember about him. I'm not even sure it deserves equal footing with his sports accomplishments. But then, how much of that would we remember were it not for his outspokenness? Just thinking out loud....

FWIW, I completely agree with this statement.

Speaking of inequity, you're the one who decided to bring it to everyone's attention what an "outspoken born-again homophobe" White allegedly was. I am sure there are millions who appreciate your little gesture of "equity." Oh, and one other thing: none of the folks you listed have passed on. I suspect that when they do, you'll be just as "equitable" to those folks as you are to White.

Also interesting how people put more weight on the comments rather than on the whole man's life. Especially on one they've never met. Did you know Reggie White? No, but I think I'll give more credence to those who did (those quoted in the ESPN story) than to those who didn't (pretty near everyone in this thread).

Also interesting how people put more weight on the comments rather than on the whole man's life. Especially on one they've never met.

I hear ya. I'm the same way (don't watch too many DVDs), except that Christmas is really the only time I get DVDs for myself. It usually takes me a full year to watch them all!

The Four Marx Bros. Paramount box Arrested Development, Season One Wacky Races We got my dad the W.C. Fields Comedy Collection, which I anticipate borrowing once I’m through with all of the above!

I'm sure you're not comparing Reggie White to Hitler ! Nonsense. I'm comparing people who apologize for Mr. White to those who do the same for a Hitler. A bit of a stretch, but there's nothing cool about White's stoopid remarks. So far, the number of those attacking White for his remarks FAR outnumber those who are apologizing/defending his remarks.

Good gravy, this is just damn hilarious: people saying vicious and hurtful things about a dead man who said vicious and hurtful things while he was living. May we all hold our tongues when it’s your turn. My God, some of you sound as if he was going after “sinners” with fire and brimstone. And you judge him based on the sound bites. This from folks who never even met the man or spent even a second with the man. Did you not read the quotes from those that did? Some of you sound damn glad he’s gone. Unbelievable.

Did you get my PM about "Six Views?" You NEED to hear this one!

Word!

Happy Birthday Moose!!!!

Oh..... wow...... I feel like I've stumbled upon a treasure chest of FUN!!! As if I didn't have enough to do.....