Thursday Malagasy Giant Rats
by Seth on Dec 1, 2011 5:10 PM EST
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Evening, pinwheels. Let us return to those matters directly concerning the actual Knicks, shall we? Take the jump for some things to look at.
- Malagasy giant rats are just that: Rats from Madagascar that are, like a lot of things that grow up on an island with little in the way of large predators, quite big. They're the only extant species in a prehistoric genus and look kind of like rabbits. Madagascar is nuts, guys.
- With that, I should note that I'm going to switch from mammals to another life form very soon. I've exhausted most of Wikipedia's mammal photos, plus I'd like to learn more about some other species. It's probably gonna be reptiles. Just letting you know, since I know everybody cares very much.
Now, the word from the first day of the Knicks training facility being open:
- Carmelo Anthony and Toney Douglas, as expected, were the two Knicks to show up. One important bit of news, from Alan Hahn:
Non-CP3
#Knicks tweet: Bulked-up Toney Douglas says shoulder is fully healed. Looking fwd to teaming up with fellow ACC defender@I_Am_Iman.
Excellent! That mostly erases that concern.
- Also from Hahn:
CP3 stuff aside, Melo says he's in the best shape he's been in years, looks lean. Now, back to more CP3 stuff....
Also excellent, right?
- I wrote a post for The Sports Section today summarizing the Knicks' free agent calls to date, in case you're interested. By the way, Chuck Hayes appears to be out of the question already. Whatevz, Chuck. I always preferred Jarvis and Isaac and Rutherford B. anyway.
- To add to that list of free agents called: Michael Redd and Anthony Parker, both of whom I'd happily do without, and Jared Jeffries, who Tommy Dee says has already agreed to sign (and whom I'd happily do without).
- Amar'e Stoudemire, who apparently lost a bet with LeBron James over the Duke-Ohio State game, did fifty push-ups as penance, which is roughly sixty more push-ups than I can do.
- ESPN did one of their 5-on-5 things about the Knicks, and they included a couple of the Knickerblogger bros and Jared Zwerling, which is a smart thing for them to do.
- This Katie Baker interview of Harvey Araton about his new book is superb. I guess I should probably get that book, eh?
That is all for now. Let us stay both pleased and pleasant, even amid all the rumors. The object of our rooting has become a moving target once again, but the lockout is over and there is basketball to be played and that is most wonderful.
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Just don't do insects.
I would seriously stop checking on here if you did. I fucking hate insects.
Stainer of mountaintops.
Personally, my vote goes towards birds.
In fact, you should throw a poll up on the next one of these you do. Give the power to the people.
Stainer of mountaintops.
by Chairman Meow on Dec 1, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
you take that back
they’re like practically dinosaurs
dinosaurs are reptiles
if he does lizards, he can!
I think it was Bobby V who said: "You are never as good as you are when you are at your best, and you are not as bad as when you are at your worst."
Like the really funny uncle with a healthy bourbon habit who matches every brilliant Thanksgiving story with one or two ill-advised racist jokes or boob grabs, we’re stuck with Melo. So we might as well learn to love him — quirks and all. http://knickerblogger.net/2011-report-card-carmelo-anthony/
except less cool
much much less cool…except Eagles. Eagles are badass.
I found Carmen SanDiego! Guess Where? Go Ahead...That's Right..SanDiego.
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by Lord Smackington on Dec 2, 2011 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
But I can't eat lizards, Seth!
w/e, do whatever you wanna do. Just make sure you do the Gila Monster early. They’re my fav.
Stainer of mountaintops.
by Chairman Meow on Dec 1, 2011 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
How about instead of animals you choose
Maybe a random former Knick? So today could have been the Thursday Jerry Fleishmans (actual former Knick that I found on Wikipedia, not a member of my local JCC).
Just a thought.
I'm the fan formerly known as Serious Garbage Time
by Bernard King's Game Face on Dec 1, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Cause I wanna do animals!
And because I like to include photos and finding legal photos would be tough with obscure former Knicks.
That's it then
Cancel my subscription.
I'm the fan formerly known as Serious Garbage Time
by Bernard King's Game Face on Dec 1, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
How about animals that resemble former Knicks?
by YuckFou on Dec 1, 2011 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Are you telling me an albino ostrich wouldn't be perfect for Keith van Horn?
Fish Fingers give me a break.
lmao
I’m willing to bet the female of the species has already tried to mate with Van Horn
I found Carmen SanDiego! Guess Where? Go Ahead...That's Right..SanDiego.
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by Lord Smackington on Dec 2, 2011 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Invertebrates!
"It was one of those good, deep sleeps; you know, the ones where you wake up and a stream of drool is steadily racing down your shirt? Yes, that kind of sleep." -Landry Fields
by Thelonious Dunk on Dec 1, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love some fly cephalopods.
"It was one of those good, deep sleeps; you know, the ones where you wake up and a stream of drool is steadily racing down your shirt? Yes, that kind of sleep." -Landry Fields
by Thelonious Dunk on Dec 1, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
you ever seen cuttlefish porn?
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
I HATE snakes
they terrify me. If I’m watching a movie and a snake pops on screen I will scream like a little girl.
Anxiously awaiting the day my username will be appropriate
I would actually be fine with Michael Redd on a one year minimum deal
He couldn’t be more of a stiff than Roger Mason Jr, right?
His knees are like 2 mini-Roger Mason Jr's.
So there’s that.
"See man, that's how I knew he wasn't a dreamer because the day I give up my dreams is the day I have Strategic Grill Location."
- Mitch Hedberg
I thought they were Eddie House's
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Would one Eddie House and one Anthony Roberson count?
"See man, that's how I knew he wasn't a dreamer because the day I give up my dreams is the day I have Strategic Grill Location."
- Mitch Hedberg
We would only really need him to stand at the 3 point line a shoot open 3's
"I DO THIS" - Carmelo Anthony
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by Ozraider on Dec 1, 2011 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
with or without the dreads?
I think it was Bobby V who said: "You are never as good as you are when you are at your best, and you are not as bad as when you are at your worst."
Like the really funny uncle with a healthy bourbon habit who matches every brilliant Thanksgiving story with one or two ill-advised racist jokes or boob grabs, we’re stuck with Melo. So we might as well learn to love him — quirks and all. http://knickerblogger.net/2011-report-card-carmelo-anthony/
Ya know, I really thought Anthony Parker was going to pan out with the Cavs.
He wasn’t even able to be productive with LeBron getting him wheelbarrowfulls of wide open shots. After seeing him in Cleveland, I’ll pass.
SPEND ON BIGS
by StarksMiddleFinger on Dec 1, 2011 5:37 PM EST reply actions
He was pretty good in Toronto
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by Ozraider on Dec 1, 2011 6:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Isn't he supposedly a really good defender?
Or am I thinking of someone else?
Fields, on the follow!
Good defender decent scorer
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by Ozraider on Dec 1, 2011 7:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dammit
Jared took that contract almost as if he thought he’d get no other offers…he better be working for peanuts. By peanuts, I actually mean salted nuts or scrotums.
I found Carmen SanDiego! Guess Where? Go Ahead...That's Right..SanDiego.
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by Lord Smackington on Dec 1, 2011 5:55 PM EST reply actions
i read the Katie Baker interview before i read this post
definitely a good article. put the book on the list for P&T Book Club.
by latrell chokewell on Dec 1, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions
have you ever done any marine mammals?
i know its time to move on, but i want mammals to last as long as possible.
Not whales or dolphins, cause I just don't believe those are mammals.
But definitely nutrias, manatees, dugongs, et al. Furry shit.
that looks like a kangaroo rat!
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
I'm just happy the exotic animal updates...
Are back to being about current Knickerbocker happenings.
"See man, that's how I knew he wasn't a dreamer because the day I give up my dreams is the day I have Strategic Grill Location."
- Mitch Hedberg
MY vote
is for fish….the ocean is pretty dang big in case yall havent noticed. Not to mention river and lake variety. Plus maybe you can put me on to some crazy shit to add to my fish tank.
do we give Amar'e a pass for his girly push ups
because of the possibility that people with freak proportions like him have a harder time with them?
Anxiously awaiting the day my username will be appropriate
Your mom must be perfect
(I know, I know corny)
by espnsucks ((banned)) on Dec 1, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
never leave the mammals.
never.
i will view reptiles as a cold-blooded move, and birds would never take off. fish? well, that’s all wet.
if you’re looking to expand, dog breeds should last at least three more seasons.
"Why does green mean that's the color green? Why can't you say another word for green being green? Know what i'm saying?" - Stephon
"Anyway, you should check out the movie "Black and White," which actually stars Allan Houston. It’s not a comedy, but rather a really serious and emotional movie." - Wilson Chandler
by ny knickerbocker on Dec 2, 2011 1:24 AM EST reply actions
Wednesday Newfoundlands sounds pretty good to me
"Why does green mean that's the color green? Why can't you say another word for green being green? Know what i'm saying?" - Stephon
"Anyway, you should check out the movie "Black and White," which actually stars Allan Houston. It’s not a comedy, but rather a really serious and emotional movie." - Wilson Chandler
by ny knickerbocker on Dec 2, 2011 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
I dunno whatcha'll think about cats,
but…cats. Even big cats!
"It was one of those good, deep sleeps; you know, the ones where you wake up and a stream of drool is steadily racing down your shirt? Yes, that kind of sleep." -Landry Fields
by Thelonious Dunk on Dec 2, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno
Can we transition to the fish with a water mammal period? It will help ease the P&Ters into it and allow for some awesome beluga action!
WHY?!?!?!
WHY DO THEY KEEP SIGNING JARED JEFFRIES!?!?!?!
Look, there are a lot of bigs that have no offensive skill. But this guy? He can’t even make a layup. Oh, and he can’t rebound either.
smh.
i thought the blog couldnt be improved
and now were talking REPTILES???? yes. please.
I don't understand why everyone doesn't hate Jared Jeffries (as a basketball player) as much as I do
He literally sucks at everything. No further analysis is needed.
Heh, Katie Baker
It took a long time after she began her ascent for me to realize this was the same Katie Baker who wrote for the sports section of my high school paper (which I was editor-in-chief of). For some reason, I just assumed with that generic name that it was another Katie Baker. I wish I could say I had the eye for talent to realize she would be this good someday, but alas, foresight was not one of my own talents.
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