The Dude Of The Day

Jason Knott

2009-08-11T10:54:00.000-04:00

Because he frolics like none other.

Sully

2009-04-10T07:19:00.003-04:00

The consummate Boston-area Irishman, Sully spends his time coaching sports, playing sports, or going on pub crawls. I can say, without question, I know no one who more frequently wears sweatpants or eats Casey's hot dogs - and that's what I love about him.

Kevin Johnson

2008-11-05T18:48:00.001-05:00

November 4, 2008 - a date that will live in history. Being the first African-American voted into an office is a huge accomplishment on its own. Kevin Johnson not only achieved that by being voted mayor of Sacramento, but (perhaps almost as importantly) he became the first player from NBA Jam to be voted into office.

Dwight K. Schrute

2008-10-03T08:21:00.003-04:00

In honor of the return of The Office, today we pay tribute to Scranton's best volunteer-sheriff's-deputy-beet-farmer-bed-and-breakfast-proprietor-paper-salesman there is: Dwight K. Schrute.

Captain Adama

2008-09-26T22:08:00.002-04:00

Definitely the most bad ass commander in the solar system, Adama from Battlestar Gallactica has constantly protected the fleet and the human race from extinction despite gas shortages, political backbiting, and rumors that he was a Cylon. His cragged face instills immense confidence.

Oscar Martinez

2008-09-24T20:56:00.000-04:00

"The real crime, I think, was the beard" - about Ryan Howard

Jon Turner

2008-09-22T11:08:00.001-04:00

Just because this international man of mystery is on his way to China doesn't mean we can't wish him a happy birthday. Here's hoping Jon has a $400 steak in celebration tonight!

Kevin Malone

2008-09-18T09:53:00.002-04:00

With the Office premiere a week away, it seems as good a time as any to honor that M&M-loving, Police-covering accountant, Kevin Malone. He has one of the greatest necks in sitcom history, and his band Scrantonicity was one of the hottest wedding acts in the area before its unfortunate demise last year. Despite getting dumped by Stacey and sliding into heavy gambling debts, Kevin had arguably his best season ever last year. Keep it up, you big teddy bear.

Derek Zoolander

2008-09-17T10:30:00.002-04:00

This man with perfect bone structure loves orange mocha frappucinos and Blue Steel. Although he's still puzzled by why male models would be used as assassins, he does know that you can't spend a week at a day spa as well as what the word "brother" really means.

Tina Fey

2008-09-16T07:00:00.001-04:00

It's old news now, but Tina Fey's spot-on impersonation of Sarah Palin on this weekend's SNL was an instant classic. One thing still bugs me though...I'm so damn curious about her scar.

Selena

2008-09-15T08:12:00.000-04:00

"Anything for Selenas!"

Woody Allen

2008-09-12T11:42:00.003-04:00

Sure, it's creepy that he married his adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn. But the man has made great movies for over 40 years and apparently could be a professional jazz clarinetist if he wanted.

Heidi

2008-09-11T12:31:00.003-04:00

With only 5 months left on her lease, and more importantly 4 months until winter, Heidi has been doing her part to replace her worn out tires. By using the oft-overlooked tire insurance that costs $5/month, Heidi has managed to get 2 flats in 5 days and thereby get 2 new tires (a $380 value) absolutely free! That's what she gives ya...

Ethan Hawke

2008-09-10T09:09:00.003-04:00

How can I even count the ways that make Ethan Hawke so awful. His facial hair is always skeezy-looking, and his pretension is out of this world. A sample line from the horrid, horrid film of his first novel, The Hottest State: "If you could be inside my body when I see or hear you or touch you, or think that I might see you or I might touch you, you would stop crying and slap me. Because I'm either crazy about you or I'm going crazy." To quote Kevin McCann, "Wowsiers."

Steve Zissou

2008-09-09T19:51:00.001-04:00

"That's so arrogant."

Maria Humphries

2008-09-03T07:52:00.002-04:00

Yesterday Maria Goose Domestico Humphries landed stateside for the first time in years. She'll currently be nesting in Ashland with her husband Cameron and in October they'll welcome a new gosling to the flock!

Robert Downey, Jr.

2008-09-01T11:30:00.005-04:00

The star of Iron Man and Tropic Thunder has become one of Hollywood's most enjoyable actors. Here's hoping he stays clean and continues playing the self-absorbed, charming assholes that he does so well.

Nicholas Cage

2008-08-31T15:42:00.003-04:00

Former Dude of the Day Joe Posnanski recently asked his readers a great question: who is the worst actor in the world, Tom Cruise or Kevin Costner? After recently seeing Nicholas Cage and his atrocious Italian accent muddle their way through Captain Corelli's Mandolin, I think we have a new candidate. Cage's acting is always wooden; his performances are always caricatures; and he actually named his son Kal El, after Superman's real name on the planet Krypton.

George Oscar Bluth II

2008-08-30T10:11:00.005-04:00

In honor of Jon's recent trip to the Magician's Castle, we once again salute G.O.B., the greatest illusionist of our time. As for Dude of the Day taking nearly three weeks off and then coming back with a repeat, I have only five words: we've made a huge mistake.

Mark Bryan

2008-08-11T23:06:00.002-04:00

The lead guitarist for Hootie and the Blowfish brought a ton of energy to the South Shore Music Circus this Sunday night. From his constant air-guitar playing to his hopping around like a bunny, Bryan almost made me take my eyes off of Darius Rucker's gyrating hips. Almost.

This Tardy Employee

2008-08-08T05:45:00.000-04:00

Man I miss this commercial. No ding-a-ling, no ding-a-ling.

Samuel L. Jackson

2008-08-07T10:14:00.000-04:00

Sammy J may not have the most acting range or believability, but his on-screen presence can't be denied. And he can pull off a Kangol like no one's business.

Bill Stickers

2008-08-04T10:09:00.002-04:00

The man hasn't done anything wrong!

Maicer Izturis

2008-07-31T05:45:00.000-04:00

Did you know that Maicer Izturis is the first player in Angels' history to have a last name beginning with I? I did.

Jason Knott

2008-07-28T12:19:00.000-04:00

Here's to Jason for completing his first full week or work as the new office gopher. Surprising everyone, he even left the grumpy pants at home. Here's to you Knotty - welcome to the rest of your life.

Rich Babb

2008-07-25T05:55:00.000-04:00

Rich comes to the Kings from the Brockton Rox in the Can Am League. The Emory University graduate majored in Economics which is no surprise as his dad is an accountant and his mom is a banker. Rich is an all around sports fan who enjoys playing and watching all sports.

Grady Turner Lukis

2008-07-24T09:53:00.000-04:00

My new nephew!! Huge hands and feet, just like his uncle.

Heath Ledger

2008-07-23T08:37:00.000-04:00

With all the hype surrounding The Dark Knight it's easy to be skeptical of Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker. But after seeing the movie last night I have to say he was honestly one of the creepiest most badass movie characters ever.

Mike Scioscia

2008-07-21T08:38:00.002-04:00

Did you know that Scioscia's teams enjoy bunting, and advancing the man from second to third, and taking the extra base? It's a shame that Scioscia's style of play has been so ignored by the media - you'd never know it from the commentary of baseball experts like Tom Brennaman, but the Angels are so unique that you might say there is a kind of "Angels baseball" that differentiates them from everyone else. Their prospects are required to bunt and hit-and-run throughout the minor league system, for God's sake! I hope this neglected genius gets discovered, and quick.

Sean Connery

2008-07-18T08:36:00.003-04:00

It's frankly a travesty that it's taken us so long to make this man a Dude of the Day. From his role as Bond to his reciting of "Ithaka" to his tormenting of Trebek, Connery has been a living legend for decades.

Tony Danza

2008-07-17T08:55:00.000-04:00

Because he's the boss. And the inspiration for this gem by Elton John.

Will Smith

2008-07-16T10:16:00.000-04:00

Will Smith has had as good a career as a rapper-turned-actor could hope for. After winning Rap's first Grammy, Smith went on to a successful 6 year run as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since then he's appeared in over 15 major films including Tony's favorite Independence Day, which has grossed over $800M worldwide.

Josh Hamilton

2008-07-15T08:41:00.000-04:00

Josh Hamilton put on a show for the ages last night with his record-breaking 28 HR first round performance in the Home Run Derby. Several of his home runs travelled over 500ft as 55,000 New Yorkers were chanting "Ham-il-ton! Ham-il-ton!" I must say, it got a little dusty in my place.

Panjabi MC

2008-07-11T06:18:00.000-04:00

Panjabi MC, whose real name is Rajinder Singh Rai, is a British Indian rapper/MC from Coventry, England. To this day his Knight Rider sampled track "Mundian To Bach Ke" ("Beware of the Boys") with Jay-Z remains one of my favorite bangers to sing along with.

Joe Posnanski

2008-07-10T08:26:00.007-04:00

Joe Po is one of the best baseball writers and bloggers working today. His Banny Logs on every Brian Bannister start are amazing, and his thoughts on random stuff like different regional driving styles and foods that seemed amazing when you were a kid but now seem repulsive (he's dubbed these "pixifoods") are always interesting.

Rich Harden

2008-07-09T08:11:00.000-04:00

Another repeat, but bear with me. This year it's been extremely difficult to procure Red Sox tickets, so my first game isn't until 8/2 against the A's. But it just so happens one of my favorite pitchers ever is Rich Harden, A's ace - until now. Harden was traded to the Cubs yesterday (my early World Series pick). Though this obviously ruins my chances of seeing him pitch this season, it will probably do wonders for my fantasy squad as Harden has more K/9 than any other starting pitcher and is now moving to the NL.

Bao Xishun

2008-07-08T14:46:00.004-04:00

That gentle giant is the friggin man! He's helping out dolphins by removing plastic from their stomachs or something. Either way, he looks like he's friggin Stretch Armstrong.

Sun Ming Ming

2008-07-07T08:03:00.000-04:00

Standing 7'9" tall, his hands are somehow able to even dwarf Jon's alien hands. Sun also was a member of the Guinness Record tallest basketball team, where he undoubtedly shared stories about his acting (featured in "Rush Hour 3") with fellow basketball-player-turned-thespian Georghe Muresan ("My Giant").

Joey Chestnut

2008-07-05T17:47:00.000-04:00

Here's to Joey for defending his title yesterday against Takeru Kobayashi. Last year Chestnut pried the title from Kobayashi's hands after an impressive 6 year run. This year, he took Kobayashi down in a sudden death eat-off after tying with 59 dogs eaten.

President Whitmore

2008-07-04T13:03:00.001-04:00

In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world, and you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind" - that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting fighting for our freedom - not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution, but from annihilation. We're fighting for our right to live, to exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice, "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!"

Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

Robert De Niro

2008-07-03T09:10:00.003-04:00

Arguably the best and most versatile actor of the last 30 years, De Niro has played such classic figures as the young Vito Corleone in The Godfather II, Michael Vronsky in The Deer Hunter, and Jake La Motta in Raging Bull. As if that's not enough, he can now be seen sashaying his way across the deck and dressing in women's clothes as Captain Shakespeare in Stardust, a recent and underrated fantasy in the vein of The Princess Bride.

James Bond

2008-07-02T06:30:00.001-04:00

The trailer for the new Bond movie was just released, and as expected, I'm giddy. I can say this with authority: I will be seeing that movie the day it's released, and then again soon after, and I'll love every minute of it.

Tatsuko Horikawa

2008-07-01T06:00:00.001-04:00

Tatsuko Horikawa did her best Mother Hubbard impression and lived inside a man's cupboard for nearly a year. Apparently the man noticed some of his food kept disappearing so he installed security cameras which showed Horikawa emerging from the cupboard and eating his food while he was at work. Now that's dedication.

Edmund

2008-06-30T10:35:00.002-04:00

What a comeback by Edmund in Prince Caspian! He went from being a sniveling little weasel who betrayed Narnia for some Turkish Delight in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to the coolest fighter with the best one-liners in the second installment of the series. His performance was almost good enough to make me forget about Ben Bell's portrayal of the annoying traitor in the 2nd-grade play. Almost.

Christopher James Bates

2008-06-25T10:44:00.002-04:00

In honor of tonight's DMB concert I'd like to pay tribute to one of the best concert partners of all time. In life the stress free survive.

Steven Jackson

2008-06-24T19:24:00.004-04:00

Here's to Steven Jackson to doing whatever it takes to rebound from his disappointing 2007 season. Jackson recently underwent a colonic per the recommendation of his girlfriend Supriya Harris. According to Harris, Jackson was in no mood to talk following the procedure:

When we got done and he walked out to the waiting room, I said, 'Steven, are you OK?' He said, 'I don't want to talk about it.' I swear to God, he looked like a kid who'd been in there with R Kelly."

Art Vandelay

2008-06-23T08:42:00.003-04:00

What can't Art Vandelay do? He's an importer/exporter, a latex salesman, and a world famous architect.

Peter Tomarken

2008-06-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

Tomarken rose to fame as the charismatic host of one of the pivotal game shows of my childhood, Press Your Luck. Besides entertaining households across the nation, Press Your Luck also taught us that sometimes you win big money, and sometimes a moon-walking whammy takes everything you have.

Jesus Shuttlesworth

2008-06-19T08:59:00.004-04:00

What other high school player could prompt Jim Boeheim to say, "Michael Jordan could give you 35 minutes of everything, but Jesus could give you 40"? Big State really scored a big one by getting him to sign that letter of intent.

The Big Three

2008-06-18T07:53:00.003-04:00

Anything's possibllllleeeeeeee!

Balki Bartokomous

2008-06-17T10:37:00.002-04:00

Balki, played by my favorite Bronson (Pinchot), was the lovable Greek shepherd from Perfect Strangers. Cousin Larry was a pretty big prick, but Balki did his best to keep things light and love life. Also he looks just like Manu Ginobli.

Tiger Woods

2008-06-16T14:22:00.002-04:00

We've been slacking big time here at DOTD lately, so I figured 2 dudes in one day would help ease the pain.

After Tiger's unbelievable play on Saturday and his exceptional putt Sunday to force a playoff, some are saying this could be his best performance ever considering his injured knee. All I know is this: I don't know a single person who doesn't like T-Woods and doesn't root for him to win. And for a guy who's easily one of, if not the best player of all time, that's saying something. Most great players have an equal amount of lovers and haters (see Barry Bonds, Tom Brady, etc.). But Tiger seems to be almost universally loved and admired - what a stud.

Marilynne Robinson

2008-06-16T13:45:00.002-04:00

Best novelist of the last 30 years.

Ken Griffey, Jr.

2008-06-10T10:00:00.003-04:00

In honor of Griffey becoming the sixth player to hit 600 home runs, I'm making him a repeat Dude of the Day. Here is a video of his career; go to 1:10 to see what is, for my money, one of the greatest catches of all time.

Leslie J. "Bomber" Marr

2008-06-09T11:03:00.000-04:00

Marr sounds like a real cool cat and has an amazing nickname. The Cruizin Cooler is an obvious must for the coming summer months when a cold refreshment (and a fun ride through town with the breeze blowing on your face) will be needed.

Kevin Garnett

2008-06-06T11:16:00.003-04:00

In honor of the Celts win in game 1 of the NBA finals last night, today we pay tribute to one of the best sports moments of all time.

Bill McNeal

2008-06-05T07:00:00.000-04:00

Bill McNeal's radio show was the inspiration for one of the formative newsletters of our generation: The Real Deal. RIP.

Josh Hamilton

2008-06-04T09:53:00.004-04:00

Josh is the current favorite for Feel Good Story of the Year, not to mention the AL triple crown. After battling with severe drug addictions Josh turned into a super-Christian who flat out rakes. As Babby said when I drafted him for our fantasy league:

Who's Josh Hamilton?

Gina Joy Carano

2008-06-03T08:54:00.003-04:00

Gina's meteoric rise to stardom can likely be attributed to her role as Crush on American Gladiators, but Gina was alreayd well known in the world of MMA. A Muay Thai specialist, Gina is undefeated in MMA at 6-0 with 3 KOs. And she's hot.

Bruce Davison

2008-05-30T11:19:00.002-04:00

Kind of random, I know, but no actor does a better job of playing the overly snooty, mildly creepy father worried about his daughter slumming it with some working class stiff. See Summer Catch and Crazy/Beautiful for confirmation.

Kevin Trudeau

2008-05-29T11:25:00.004-04:00

Trudeau, the infomercial king and author of the bestselling Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About, is one of the greatest snake oil salesmen ever. He's founded a lucrative infomercial network, served jail time for impersonating a doctor while trying to cash fake checks and also stealing credit card numbers from his own customers, sold a memory-enhancing program, written a book on natural cures that claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer. . .the list goes on endlessly. He's also the only man with the b***s to tell it like it is to all of "those" who "want" to keep "you" "sick."

Matt Damon

2008-05-28T08:29:00.000-04:00

One of our generation's most versatile actors, Damon has the flexibility to play characters as badass as Jason Bourne, as genius as Will Hunting, as terrible as Bob Tenor, and as hilarious as Donny.

Babbsack

2008-05-27T09:46:00.004-04:00

I know this is a repeat (and a recent one at that) but I felt the need to recognize Richard's minor league debut on DOTD. Last night Babby recorded a hold with 2IP 0H and 1BB and a 4 pitch inning! I'm so proud of the little bastard.

That Vandal

2008-05-23T07:45:00.003-04:00

Since Tina got a job at the Barnes and Noble in Framingham, I thought it only fitting that we honor the original vandal who wrote "Press Button, Receive Bacon" on the hand dryer in the bathroom of said establishment. He/she has provided years of comic relief and an endless source of picture messages for Tina, Jon, and myself. Keep on vandalizing, friend!

Kim Jong-Il

2008-05-22T10:29:00.003-04:00

I'm the smartest, most crever, most physicary fit
But, none of the women seem to give a shit
Maybe someday, they'r arr notice me
And untir then, I'r be ronery
Yeah, a rittle ronery
Poor rittle me

Kristen Mansfield

2008-05-20T17:27:00.002-04:00

Delaware's coolest physical therapist, Kristen is known for her short stature, cool shirts ("Cowgirl," "Chicks Dig the Long Ball," camouflage, etc.), and ability to be one of the guys.

Lance Zawadzki

2008-05-19T09:12:00.000-04:00

What else can you say? Miss ya LZ.

Gabe Kapler

2008-05-18T22:01:00.002-04:00

Welcome back Gabe. You're a soldier.

Chris Martin

2008-05-16T11:28:00.003-04:00

Martin has a great band in Coldplay, a beautiful wife in Gwyneth, and one of the greatest named babies ever in Apple. The organ-filled last song on Parachutes, "Everything's Not Lost," is also one of the most epic songs in the history of pop.

Glen Davis

2008-05-15T10:02:00.005-04:00

Ronald Glen Davis added some great enthusiasm off the bench last night in the Celts win over the Cavs. One of the many highlights was Big Baby and his stretch marks leaping on to Wally Szczerbiak's back.

Jim Halpert

2008-05-14T13:09:00.001-04:00

As the season finale of "The Office" approaches, everyone is wondering whether or not Jim will propose to Pam. I really hope he pops the question and then the two of them move to Philadelphia together, where Pam can pursue classes in graphic design and Jim can become a sportswriter who plays the guitar.

Bill James

2008-05-13T10:00:00.003-04:00

The world's most famous baseball statistician, Bill James is responsible for an entire school of thought called Sabermetrics. A current employee of the World Champion Boston Red Sox, James was recently listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2006. His influence has recently begun to stretch past baseball as some call me the Bill James of slow pitch softball.

Trung Canidate

2008-05-12T10:13:00.003-04:00

Perennial backup Trung Canidate sat behind Marshall Faulk from 2000-2002, started in 2003, and sat behind Clinton Portis from then on. Below is an excerpt from this Wikipedia page:

Career Highlights and Awards
No notable achievements

Wes Welker

2008-05-11T14:39:00.003-04:00

What a whirlwind year it has been for Welker. Statistically, he set the Patriots record and tied for the NFL lead in receptions with 112. More importantly, he proved himself both one of the most difficult NFL receivers to tackle after the catch, and absolutely the worst acting athlete around with his Bob's Furniture ads.

Viggo Mortensen

2008-05-10T09:05:00.006-04:00

Mortensen has played some of the most badass characters in recent movies, including Joey Cusack/Tom Stall from A History of Violence, Nikolai in Eastern Promises, and Aragorn in Lord of the Rings. He also isn't afraid to show his junk - see bath scene from Eastern Promises.

Goose and Cameron Humphreys

2008-05-09T12:19:00.002-04:00

This couple enjoys cheering for the Fremantle Dockers, playing with Papi, drinking lots of goon, and having lots of goslings.

Richard Babb

2008-05-08T06:02:00.002-04:00

As Babby leaves today on his journey into minor league baseball, we wish him only the best. Hopefully his heavy fastball and Bob Wickman-esque frame can help him become the unbelievapitcher we all know him to be. Good luck you little bastard.

Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer

2008-05-07T10:28:00.003-04:00

Hired to rescue a presidential cabinet member held hostage in Val Verde, Dutch gets bored and decides to fight an alien killing machine instead. His record levels of machismo remain untouched to this day, as does his unforgettable handshake with Chubbs Peterson.

S. Boyle

2008-05-06T08:03:00.004-04:00

Boyle has done a great job filling in on the Young Guns for the first 2 games of the 2008 season. Most impressively, he leads the team in RBI and yarmulkes.

Daniel Sullivan

2008-05-05T10:44:00.002-04:00

Just about the only person outside of my grandmother to call me Anthony, Sully is a coaching prodigy and one of the greatest slap hitters in the history of slow pitch softball. Dan enjoys keeping logs of road trips and getting fired up about things.

Jamie Lee Curtis

2008-05-04T10:08:00.003-04:00

Jamie Lee Curtis has recently been on a harrowing mission to show that celebrities and regular women should be pleased with their bodies. Curtis has led a fascinating life: she invented a special type of diaper in 1987 but won't release the technology until companies agree to use biodegradable diapers. She's also proven that you can still be successful even with both female and male sexual organs!

Leprechaun

2008-05-03T07:00:00.000-04:00

I'm'a rent me a backhoe and uproot that tree. I want the gold. I wanna know where tha gold at?

Wilford Brimley

2008-05-02T07:56:00.004-04:00

Wilford Brimley is a true renaissance man, having worked as a blacksmith, stunt man, bodyguard for Howard Hughes, and most notably as the Quaker Oats guy. Brimley's also a strong activist, as he is a strong proponent of cockfighting and the search for a cure for diabetes.

Cindy Lou Who

2008-05-01T14:31:00.000-04:00

The world may never know. . .

Brad Radke

2008-04-30T07:32:00.000-04:00

Brad tragically lost his Florida home and most of his possessions and sports memorabilia to what can only be described as a “mold catastrophe”. However, what can never be lost is that although he was offered in approximately 189 trades during the season, the 9-game winner was the motivational anchor of the Mordecai3FingerBrown pitching staff and helped lead the way to their first Fantasy Baseball championship in 2005.

Charles Shaw

2008-04-29T07:59:00.000-04:00

A business man and former winery owner, Charles Shaw is the inspiration for Charles Shaw wine - or two buck Chuck as it is affectionately called. Shaw's award winning wine, which is sold only at Trader Joe costs only $2.99 here in MA, and only $1.99 in CA (hence the name), but is still delicious.

Richard Bland

2008-04-28T10:56:00.002-04:00

In honor of the recently completed road trip of Squad and Babbsack, I figured it was about time we recognized a figure from our last journey down south. This Virginia statesman favored free silver and the candidacy of William Jennings Bryan in 1896. Also, he's my boy.

Rob Leonard

2008-04-27T12:48:00.004-04:00

Leonard is the founder of the New England Co., a great local brewery in New Haven. He frequently gives Yale grad students free, great IPA at First Friday at Five, and he personally cans every beer with the company's label on it.

Richard Price

2008-04-26T21:22:00.005-04:00

Price's CV is impressive: his Clockers is considered one of the defining crime novels of the last 20 years, and he wrote numerous episodes for arguably the greatest TV show of all time, The Wire. He also was heavily into cocaine in the 1980s, which goes a long way towards explaining his photo.

Cliff Lee

2008-04-25T09:22:00.003-04:00

I've had a love/hate relationship with Lee ever since he joined the majors in 2002. First, he was a promising, lanky lefty pitching for my favorite team in the Central, so I loved him; then, he threw behind Griffey after he homered against him, so I really hated him; now, he owns an ERA+ of 1563 as a member of my fantasy team, Voldemort, and I want to bear his children.

James M. Kilts, CEO the Gillette Company

2008-04-24T09:59:00.002-04:00

But you know what happened next? Shut up, I'm telling you what happened.

Well, fuck it. We're going to five blades.

Chase Utley

2008-04-23T07:01:00.000-04:00

I've been mad at Chase ever since he hit a save-blowing home run off Papelbon on June 26, 2006. But how can you stay mad at a guy who posts his workout videos on his website? I know I can't.

Fidious and Barnaby

2008-04-22T08:28:00.003-04:00

It's a great day to be doing squat thrusts and lifting large triangular weights, eh Fidious?

The Large Hadron Collider

2008-04-21T08:50:00.002-04:00

The designers of this machine will smash protons together in an effort to recreate the conditions immediately following the Big Bang. Also, according to some scientists quoted in the NY Times, the LHC has an almost one in 50 million chance of instantly turning the Earth into a "dead, dense lump." It hasn't been turned on yet; here's hoping luck is with us.

Robb Nelson

2008-04-20T11:18:00.004-04:00

A once and future star of the State Department, Rob is known for sweating through every shirt he's ever owned, occasionally spelling his name with two b's, and enjoying expensive, wooden things. His favorite pastimes include singing Shakira songs, working in the Adams library, and stealing food. I think I speak for all Americans when I plead with Rob to come back to the U.S.; our chocolate chip cookies just haven't been the same (i.e., they still have their chips) since you've left.

Steven Girvin

2008-04-19T14:26:00.001-04:00

Girvin may have graduated in a high school class of 5 students in the small village of Brant Lake, NY, but he's possibly the coolest, most deferential theoretical physicist around.

Jason Segel

2008-04-18T14:19:00.000-04:00

Segal first came to notice by playing the lovably bad drummer and romantic Nick in Freaks and Geeks. Now that he's starring in Forgetting Sarah Marshall with Kristen Bell (of Veronica Mars fame), Segel can hopefully move on from plaintively singing "Lady" and become the superstar we always knew he could be.

Don Orsillo

2008-04-17T12:33:00.001-04:00

The voice of the Red Sox, Don was easily the most excited person I've ever seen when I asked to take a picture with him. My only gripe is that he doesn't understand it always takes two pitches to fall behind 0-2.

Tony Royster Jr.

2008-04-16T08:06:00.000-04:00

Tony Royster Jr. is one of the most impressive young drummers I've ever seen. Who knows if he's done anything since he's grown up, but I bet he can timpanzee crossover with the best of them.

Craig Finn

2008-04-15T08:13:00.003-04:00

Finn, the lead singer of The Hold Steady, is known for his raucous singing and intelligent lyrics. A fan of the Minnesota Twins, John Ashbery, and hood rats, Finn has proven that you can effectively sing about Yeats and drug users from Bowdoin while still rocking.