Monthly Archives: April 2012

MAD MEN, “At the Codfish Ball”

Mad Men is a drama, not a comedy. However, a few episodes come along which are funnier than your average Mad Men showing, and this was one of them. Ranging from Roger’s references to his LSD trip, along with his … Continue reading

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Mad Men, “Far Away Places”

SO, I missed last week’s episode, which I appreciate but didn’t like in summary. This week’s episode was an interesting one, sending us (and some of the characters) to very interesting places. The episode’s format, which reminds me of the … Continue reading

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Where is the NBA?

Shortened season. Compressed season. Chance of a lifetime. For any player in the NBA, these three statements describe the 2011-2012 NBA season. As the playoffs approach, we all forget about the nastiness of the lockout, and the excitement of the … Continue reading

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Boxing vs. UFC

When you compare boxing and the UFC, the comparison many might instantly make the is the classic one: apples and oranges. However, this is highly inaccurate, since oranges are wholly different from apples, whereas the UFC has boxing as one … Continue reading

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Bobby Petrino: The Life After the Crash

Bobby Petrino is someone who I have absolutely no respect for, and this predates his tenure at Arkansas, one reason why I never rooted for them. Let us not forget that he took over a Falcons team that had recently … Continue reading

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MAD MEN, “Mystery Date”

In many ways, this season of Mad Men, thus far, has gone in a slightly heavier direction: the Civil Rights movement, Don’s issues in his new marriage, the increasing bickering between Pete and Roger, Betty’s near-illness and the impact it … Continue reading

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Where is Major League Baseball in America?

Major League Baseball kicked off the 2012 regular season. Yes, it happened. The regular season has begun. Didn’t feel it? You’re not alone, I didn’t either. By contrast, the NBA season started off with a huge bang four months ago, … Continue reading

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MAD MEN, “Tea Leaves”

The return of Mad Men last week was incredible; an epic, ninety minute return to a world that both resembles our own, and shares little with it, which is why I was skeptical about the second episode, “Tea Leaves.” How … Continue reading

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